Living with Familial anetoderma
An extremely rare inherited skin condition with loose, saggy patches of skin.
Understanding Familial anetoderma
It runs in families. It can appear at any time in life. Other features GARD lists include very flexible joints and teeth and palate differences.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Patches of loose, saggy skin
- Very flexible joints
- High, narrow palate
- Irregular teeth
- Small raised bumps (papules)
- Exaggerated curve in the lower spine
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.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Genetic specialists (geneticists); Skin, hair, and nail specialists (dermatologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- 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 Children's Skin Disease Foundation
- 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 can be autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive. GARD does not name the gene.
Also known as: hereditary anetoderma; hereditary macular atrophy
Patient organizations
- Children's Skin Disease FoundationSkin diseases · United States
Broader rare-disease groups
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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