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What is the definition of Stiff Skin Syndrome?
Stiff skin syndrome (SSS) is a rare syndrome characterized by hard, thick skin, usually on the entire body. The thickening of the skin can limit joint mobility and causes joints to be stuck in a bent position (flexion contractures). Other signs and symptoms may include excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis), loss of body fat (lipodystrophy), scoliosis, muscle weakness, slow growth, and short stature. Weakness or paralysis of the eye muscles have also been reported. Stiff skin syndrome is caused by genetic changes (changes) in the FBN1 gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Diagnosis is based on a clinical evaluation that is consistent with Stiff skin syndrome, and the diagnosis can be confirmed with genetic testing.
What are the alternative names for Stiff Skin Syndrome?
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Who are the top Stiff Skin Syndrome Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Stiff Skin Syndrome
Dr. Kord S. Honda
Dermatology
Distinguished in Stiff Skin Syndrome
Dr. Kord S. Honda
Dermatology

University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
Languages Spoken:
English
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Kord Honda is a Dermatologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Honda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Skin Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Erythroderma, Nakajo-Nishimura Syndrome, and Stiff Skin Syndrome. Dr. Honda is currently accepting new patients.

Distinguished in Stiff Skin Syndrome
Dr. Rosalie Elenitsas
Dermatology
Distinguished in Stiff Skin Syndrome
Dr. Rosalie Elenitsas
Dermatology

Penn Dermatology Perelman

3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
610-902-2400
Languages Spoken:
English
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Rosalie Elenitsas is a Dermatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Elenitsas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Skin Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Elenitsas is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Stiff Skin Syndrome
Dr. Carrie L. Kovarik
Dermatology
Distinguished in Stiff Skin Syndrome
Dr. Carrie L. Kovarik
Dermatology

Penn Dermatology Perelman

3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
215-662-2737
Languages Spoken:
English
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Carrie Kovarik is a Dermatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kovarik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Skin Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Warts, Bowen's Disease, Kaposi Sarcoma, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Kovarik is currently accepting new patients.

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