title: Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans: report of a new pedigree.
abstract: Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans is a rare, X-linked genodermatosis characterized by follicular hyperkeratosis, scarring alopecia of the scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes, corneal dystrophy and photophobia. We describe two cases from a large family, the first with keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans to be reported in the U.K.
authors: University Department of Dermatology, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh NHS Trust, U.K.
authors: R M
authors: RM
authors: Herd
authors: E C
authors: EC
authors: Benton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000505:Alopecia / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003317:Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary / Q000235:genetics; D007644:Darier Disease / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D008040:Genetic Linkage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree; D013577:Syndrome; D014960:X Chromosome