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What is the definition of Stiff Skin Syndrome?
Stiff skin syndrome (SSS) is a rare syndrome characterized by hard, thick skin, usually on the entire body. The thickening of the skin can limit joint mobility and causes joints to be stuck in a bent position (flexion contractures). Other signs and symptoms may include excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis), loss of body fat (lipodystrophy), scoliosis, muscle weakness, slow growth, and short stature. Weakness or paralysis of the eye muscles have also been reported. Stiff skin syndrome is caused by genetic changes (changes) in the FBN1 gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Diagnosis is based on a clinical evaluation that is consistent with Stiff skin syndrome, and the diagnosis can be confirmed with genetic testing.
What are the alternative names for Stiff Skin Syndrome?
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Who are the top Stiff Skin Syndrome Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Stiff Skin Syndrome
Dr. Kord S. Honda
Dermatology
Distinguished in Stiff Skin Syndrome
Dr. Kord S. Honda
Dermatology

University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
Languages Spoken:
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Kord Honda is a Dermatologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Honda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Skin Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Erythroderma, Acrogeria, Gottron Type, and Stiff Skin Syndrome. Dr. Honda is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Stiff Skin Syndrome
Dr. Ryan M. Collar
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
Advanced in Stiff Skin Syndrome
Dr. Ryan M. Collar
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

University Of Cincinnati Physicians Company LLC

3188 Bellevue Ave, 
Cincinnati, OH 
513-584-1000
Languages Spoken:
English
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Ryan Collar is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Collar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Skin Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Bell's Palsy, and Low Nasal Bridge. Dr. Collar is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Stiff Skin Syndrome
Dr. Steven Q. Wang
Dermatology
Advanced in Stiff Skin Syndrome
Dr. Steven Q. Wang
Dermatology

Hoag Clinic

San Clemente, CA 
949-829-5533
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Steven Wang is a Dermatologist in San Clemente, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stiff Skin Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

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