Ichthyosis bullosa of Siemens: A rare inherited form of the genetic skin blistering disorder called ichthyosis bullosa. The condition is characterized by widespread reddening, blistering and peeling of fragile skin that starts at birth. Symptoms tend to improve with age. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Ichthyosis bullosa of Siemens is available below.
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Ichthyosis bullosa of Siemens is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of
Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). This means that Ichthyosis bullosa of Siemens, or a subtype of Ichthyosis bullosa of Siemens,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Ichthyosis bullosa of Siemens as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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