title: Inherited ichthyoses/generalized Mendelian disorders of cornification.
abstract: Inherited ichthyoses, defined as the generalized form of Mendelian disorders of cornification, are characterized by visible scaling and/or hyperkeratosis of most or all of the skin. This etiologically and phenotypically heterogenous group of conditions is caused by mutations in various different genes important for keratinocyte differentiation and epidermal barrier function. Diagnosing a specific entity is a particular challenge for the nonspecialist presented with the common clinical scaling. For the clinician, this review outlines an algorithmic approach for utilizing diagnostic clues to narrow down the differential diagnosis and to guide further testing and treatment options.
authors: Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria. matthias.schmuth@i-med.ac.at
authors: Matthias
authors: M
authors: Schmuth
authors: Verena
authors: V
authors: Martinz
authors: Andreas R
authors: AR
authors: Janecke
authors: Christine
authors: C
authors: Fauth
authors: Anna
authors: A
authors: Schossig
authors: Johannes
authors: J
authors: Zschocke
authors: Robert
authors: R
authors: Gruber
mesh_terms: D017209:Apoptosis / Q000235:genetics; D002454:Cell Differentiation; D003315:Cornea / Q000166:cytology* / Q000473:pathology; D003896:Desmosomes / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007057:Ichthyosis / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology; D015603:Keratinocytes / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009154:Mutation; D012867:Skin / Q000503:physiopathology*