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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.
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?
Elite in Peeling Skin Syndrome
Janan Mohamad
Elite in Peeling Skin Syndrome
Janan Mohamad
6 Weizmann Street, 
Tel Aviv, TA, IL 

Janan Mohamad practices in Tel Aviv, Israel. Ms. Mohamad is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Peeling Skin Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Peeling Skin Syndrome, Acrokeratoelastoidosis of Costa, Palmoplantar Keratoderma, and Exfoliative Dermatitis.

Conor P. Dolehide
Distinguished in Peeling Skin Syndrome
Dr. Conor P. Dolehide
Dermatology
Distinguished in Peeling Skin Syndrome
Dr. Conor P. Dolehide
Dermatology

Dolehide Dermatology, SC

4440 W 95th St, 
Oak Lawn, IL 
815-215-8292
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Conor Dolehide is a Dermatologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Dolehide is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peeling Skin Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness Syndrome, Peeling Skin Syndrome, Netherton Syndrome, and Ichthyosis Bullosa of Siemens.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Peeling Skin Syndrome
Eleni Zingkou
Distinguished in Peeling Skin Syndrome
Eleni Zingkou
Patra, ESYE23, GR 

Eleni Zingkou practices in Patra, Greece. Ms. Zingkou is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Peeling Skin Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Peeling Skin Syndrome, Netherton Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

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