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What is the definition of Acrogeria, Gottron Type?
Acrogeria, Gottron type is a premature aging syndrome which includes fragile, thin skin on the hands, feet and face and slow growth. Other symptoms include visible blood vessels, easy bruising, and hair and nail abnormalities. In general, the symptoms do not appear to get worse over time. Intelligence is normal. The cause is unknown, although several genes have been associated with it. Both autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant inheritance have been reported. Diagnosis is based on a clinical exam and the symptoms.
What are the alternative names for Acrogeria, Gottron Type?
  • Acrogeria, Gottron type
  • Acrogeria
  • Acrometageria
  • Familial acrogeria
  • Gottron syndrome
  • Metageria
Who are the top Acrogeria, Gottron Type Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dr. Kord S. Honda
Dermatology
Distinguished in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
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 Acrogeria, Gottron Type. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Erythroderma, Acrogeria, Gottron Type, and Stiff Skin Syndrome. Dr. Honda is currently accepting new patients.

John K. Geisse
Distinguished in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dr. John K. Geisse
Dermatology
Distinguished in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dr. John K. Geisse
Dermatology
2290 Sacramento St., 
Vallejo, CA 
707-643-5785
Languages Spoken:
English
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John Geisse is a Dermatologist in Vallejo, California. Dr. Geisse is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrogeria, Gottron Type. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Acrogeria, Gottron Type, and Congenital Hypotrichosis Milia. Dr. Geisse is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Wilma Bergfeld
Distinguished in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dr. Wilma Bergfeld
Dermatology
Distinguished in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dr. Wilma Bergfeld
Dermatology

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

2049 East 100th Street, 
Cleveland, OH 
216-444-2200
Experience:
66+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Wilma Bergfeld is a Dermatologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bergfeld has been practicing medicine for over 66 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrogeria, Gottron Type. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, Alopecia Areata, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Osteotomy.

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