Kindler syndrome

Kindler syndrome
Other namesCongenital poikiloderma with blisters and keratoses, Congenital poikiloderma with bullae and progressive cutaneous atrophy, Hereditary acrokeratotic poikiloderma, Hyperkeratosis–hyperpigmentation syndrome,: 511  Acrokeratotic poikiloderma, Weary–Kindler syndrome: 558 
Kindler syndrome has an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.
SpecialtyMedical genetics, dermatology 

Kindler syndrome (also known as "bullous acrokeratotic poikiloderma of Kindler and Weary") is a type of epidermolysis bullosa, a rare congenital disease presenting with skin blisters, caused by a mutation in the KIND1 gene.

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