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What is the definition of Acrogeria, Gottron Type?
Acrogeria, Gottron type is a premature aging syndrome which includes fragile, thin skin on the hands, feet and face and slow growth. Other symptoms include visible blood vessels, easy bruising, and hair and nail abnormalities. In general, the symptoms do not appear to get worse over time. Intelligence is normal. The cause is unknown, although several genes have been associated with it. Both autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant inheritance have been reported. Diagnosis is based on a clinical exam and the symptoms.
What are the alternative names for Acrogeria, Gottron Type?
  • Acrogeria, Gottron type
  • Acrogeria
  • Acrometageria
  • Familial acrogeria
  • Gottron syndrome
  • Metageria
Who are the top Acrogeria, Gottron Type Local Doctors?
Dr. Roger N. Haber
Dermatology
Dr. Roger N. Haber
Dermatology

The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

7600 W College Dr, 
Palos Heights, IL 
 (4.3 mi)
708-923-9772
Languages Spoken:
English

Roger Haber is a Dermatologist in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Haber and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrogeria, Gottron Type. His top areas of expertise are Acquired Ichthyosis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Alopecia Areata, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

Dr. Vittorio G. Guerriero
General Surgery
Dr. Vittorio G. Guerriero
General Surgery
45 W 111th St, 
Chicago, IL 
 (6.6 mi)
773-995-3116
Languages Spoken:
English

Vittorio Guerriero is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Guerriero and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrogeria, Gottron Type. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Hernia, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Jerry C. Chow
Plastic Surgery | Hand Surgery
Dr. Jerry C. Chow
Plastic Surgery | Hand Surgery

Jerry Chow MD Ltd

15300 W Ave, Suite 310, 
Orland Park, IL 
 (7.9 mi)
708-349-3388
Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
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Jerry Chow is a Plastic Surgeon and a Hand Surgeon in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Chow and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrogeria, Gottron Type. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Dupuytren Contracture, and Tissue Biopsy.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center