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Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans

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Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans is a rare X-linked disorder described by Siemens in 1926. It is a disease that begins in infancy with keratosis pilaris localized on the face, then evolves to more diffuse involvement.[1]: 580, 762 [2]: 649, 714 [3]

Other namesSiemens-1 syndrome
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Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans
Other namesSiemens-1 syndrome
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An association with SAT1 has been suggested.[4]

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