Acrogeria

Acrogeria

Definition

A congenital skin condition characterized by premature aging, more especially in the form of unusually fragile, thin skin on the hands and feet. Its onset is in early childhood; it progresses over the next few years and then remains stable. A bruising tendency has been observed.

Also known as acrogeria, Gottron type, acrometageria, Gottron Syndrome — per MONDO

Also identified as