" /> Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans, X-linked - CISMeF





Preferred Label : Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans, X-linked;

Symbol : KFSDX;

CISMeF acronym : KFSDX;

Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;

Alternative titles and symbols : Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans cum ophiasi;

Description : Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans is an uncommon genodermatosis chiefly characterized by widespread keratosis pilaris, progressive cicatricial alopecia of the scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes, and an excess of affected males. Photophobia, blepharitis/conjunctivitis, and corneal dystrophy are characteristic ancillary findings. It is most often inherited as an X-linked trait (summary by Castori et al., 2009). Autosomal dominant inheritance has also been reported (KFSD; 612843). The term 'cum ophiasi' means 'with ophiasis,' i.e., baldness in 1 or more winding streaks about the head, which comes from the Greek for snake. Decalvans refers to the loss of hair.;

Inheritance : X-linked recessive;

Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the membrane-bound transcription factor protease, site 2 gene (MBTPS2, 300294.0006);

Prefixed ID : #308800;

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