- Ulerythema
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Name = Ulerythema
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OMIM =604093
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eMedicineSubj = derm
eMedicineTopic = 741
MeshID =Ulerythema, also known as Ulerythema Ophryogenes is a rareRareDiseases|5395|Ulerythema ophryogenesis; Keratosis pilaris affecting the follicles of the eyebrow hairs]
congenital disease characterised by the loss of the eyebrow hairs. [http://dermis.multimedica.de/dermisroot/en/34428/diagnose.htm DermIS - Ulerythema Ophryogenes (information on the diagnosis) ] ] This may be followed byscar ring,atrophy andalopecia . [http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?Lng=GB&Expert=3406 ORPHANET - About rare diseases - About orphan drugs ] ] The disease is also known to extend to the adjacent skin, scalp, and cheeks of the initial area characterized with the disease. Children and young males are predominantly involved. Many cases occur sporadically and are presumed to be the result of an inborn defect. Anautosomal dominant pattern of inheritance has also been suggested. It has been suggested that individuals with the disease should avoid sun exposure without UV protection. The disease is classified as a type ofgenodermatosis .References
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