Living with Erythrokeratoderma en cocardes
A rare inherited skin condition with target-like, scaly red patches that come and go, starting in childhood.
Understanding Erythrokeratoderma en cocardes
The patches have rings of scaly redness and appear on the arms, legs, skin folds, and trunk. Scaly patches may also appear in other areas. It usually starts in childhood.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Target-like patches with scaly red rings
- Thickened skin (hyperkeratosis)
- Small raised bumps (papules)
- Changes in skin color
- Skin growths
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include genetic specialists and skin, hair, and nail specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Genetic specialists (geneticists); Skin, hair, and nail specialists (dermatologists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
Changes in genes cause this condition. It is autosomal dominant, which means a change in one copy of the gene can cause it. GARD does not name the gene.
Also known as: degos genodermatosis; degos genodermatosis "en cocardes"; erythrokeratoderma ''en cocardes''; erythrokeratoderma en cocarde (degos); erythrokeratoderma en cocardes (degos syndrome); maladie de degos
Patient organizations
- Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin TypesErythrokeratoderma en cocardes · United States
- Children's Skin Disease FoundationSkin diseases · United States
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