Alopecia Areata
- An autoimmune disease with loss of the hair on the scalp and elsewhere that is genetically determined
- Loss can vary from small patches to full body hair loss
- Does not discriminate among races, sexes and ages
www.naaf.org
Atopic Dermatitis Eczema
- Chronic, itchy, inflamed, scaly, dry skin
- Usually begins in childhood and is genetically determined
- Asthma and/or hay fever also common
www.nationaleczema.org
Basal Cell Carcinoma Nevus Syndrome
- Formation of multiple basal cell carcinomas
- Genetic tumor suppressor defect
- Invasive oral cysts; cardiac & ovarian fibromas; brain tumors
www.bccns.org
Cicatricial Alopecia
- Group of hair disorders that cause progressive and permanent hair loss
- Often associated with severe itching and pain
- Onset usually in adults in otherwise good health
www.carfintil.org
Cutaneous Lymphoma
- May present as patches, plaques or tumors
- Rash that is often misdiagnosed as psoriasis or eczema
- Although cutaneous lymphoma primarily affects the skin, it is a lymphoma, not skin cancer
www.clfoundation.org
Ectodermal Dysplasia
- Affects at least two derivites of the ectoderm (hair, teeth, nails, and sweat glands)
- More than 150+ ecotermal dysplasias
- Can affect males, females and all races
www.nfed.org
Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Chronic, painful blistering outside and inside the body
- Present at birth
- Affect men and women of all races and ethnic groups
www.debra.org
Ichthyosis
- Dry, cracked, scaly, blistering or thickened skin
- Over 25 varieties ranging from mild to severe
- Usually present at birth or shortly thereafter
www.firstskinfoundation.org
Inflammatory Skin Disease
- Conditions include but are not limited to rosacea, eczema, psoriases, dermatitis, urticaria, and acne
- Broad cateory ranging in severity from mild itching to serious health complications
- Affects men, women and children of all races
www.isdionline.org
Nevus Outreach
- Characterized by large or multiple pigmented spots present at birth or shortly after
- May also be present within the central nervous system, a condition called Neurocutaneous Melanocytosis
- Affects all races, and both genders
www.nevus.org
Pachyonychia Congenita
- Painful blistering/calluses on feet/palms and thickened nails.
- Leukokeratosis, cysts and follicular hyperkeratosis
- Usually present at birth; affects all races
www.pachyonychia.org
Pemphigus
- Chronic, painful, autoimmune burn-like blisters or lesions of the skin and/or mucous membrane
- Can affect men and women equally
- Average age of onset 40-60 years
www.pemphigus.org
Psoriasis
- Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that appears on the skin and is typically characterized by red, scaly patches that itch and bleed.
- Up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis go on to develop psoriatic arthritis - a form of inflammatory arthritis that attacks the joints and tendons.
- Psoriasis often occurs with a range of other serious conditions including heart disease and diabetes.
www.psoriasis.org
Sturge-Weber Syndrome/Port Wine Birthmarks
- Facial port wine birthmark, seizures & glaucoma
- Varies in severity of physical & mental disabilities
- Port wine birthmark occurs in 3 of 1000 newborns
www.sturge-weber.org
Vitiligo
- Characterized by loss of pigment, leaving white patches on the skin
- Genetic, though not present at birth
- Responds moderately well to treatment
www.vitiligosupport.org
Xeroderma Pigmentosum
- Early onset of freckling, (before age 2) especially in sun exposed areas of the skin
- Blistering or freckling after minimal sun or ultraviolet exposure
- A dry, premature-aged appearance to the skin and lips
www.xpfamilysupport.org