Kindler syndrome

Kindler syndrome

Definition

Kindler syndrome (KS) is the fourth major type of epidermolysis bullosa (EB), besides simplex, junctional and dystrophic forms, and is characterized by skin fragility and blistering at birth followed by development of photosensitivity and progressive poikilodermatous skin changes.

Also known as Kindler syndrome, KS, poikiloderma of Kindler — per MONDO

Also identified as