Kindler Syndrome

Kindler syndrome (also known as "Bullous acrokeratotic poikiloderma of Kindler and Weary,", "Congenital poikiloderma with blisters and keratoses," "Congenital poikiloderma with bullae and progressive cutaneous atrophy," "Hereditary acrokeratotic poikiloderma," "Hyperkeratosis–hyperpigmentation syndrome," "Acrokeratotic poikiloderma," and "Weary–Kindler syndrome") is a rare congenital disease of the skin caused by a mutation in the KIND1 gene.

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