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What is the definition of Peeling Skin Syndrome?
Peeling skin syndrome (PSS) refers to a group of conditions that causes skin to peel and tear easily. The main symptom is continual peeling of the skin. The peeling skin is usually painless. Additional symptoms may depend on the form of PSS. Some people with PSS have itching, redness, and scarring. The symptoms of PSS can appear anytime from birth to adulthood, but usually occur by childhood. There are two forms of PSS. In the generalized form, skin peeling involves most of the body. The generalized form has two subtypes, noninflammatory and inflammatory. There is an acral form in which skin peeling is limited to the hands and feet. PSS is caused by genetic variants in several different genes and is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance. PSS is diagnosed based on the symptoms. Other more common conditions may need to be excluded.
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What are the alternative names for Peeling Skin Syndrome?
  • Peeling skin syndrome
  • Deciduous skin
  • Familial continuous skin peeling
  • Familial continuous skin peeling syndrome
  • Idiopathic deciduous skin
  • Keratolysis exfoliativa congenita
  • Keratosis exfoliativa congenita
  • PSS
  • Peeling skin disease
  • Skin peeling syndrome
Who are the top Peeling Skin Syndrome Local Doctors?
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Yutaka Shimomura
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Highly rated in
43
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Yamaguchi University Hospital

Ube, JP 

Yutaka Shimomura practices in Ube, Japan. Shimomura is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Peeling Skin Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Monilethrix, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, and Ectodermal Dysplasias.

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Mazen S. Kurban
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Highly rated in
34
conditions

American University Of Beirut Medical Center

Beirut, BA, LB 

Mazen Kurban practices in Beirut, Lebanon. Kurban is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Peeling Skin Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hirsutism in Women, Peeling Skin Syndrome, Ambras Syndrome, and Congenital Hemidysplasia with Ichthyosiform Erythroderma and Limbs Defects.

 
 
 
 
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John A. Mcgrath
Distinguished
Highly rated in
69
conditions

Guy's And ST Thomas NHS Foundation Trust/Guy's Hospital

London, GB 

John Mcgrath practices in London, United Kingdom. Mcgrath is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Peeling Skin Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 69 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa, Epidermolysis Bullosa, Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa, Abdominal Wall Surgery, and Cystectomy.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

What are the Latest Advances for Peeling Skin Syndrome?
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome, Identification, and Wound Care: A Case Report Series.
Condition: Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS)
Journal: Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses
Treatment Used: Wound Care
Number of Patients: 3
Published: July 28, 2022
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