UAB Medicine

Skin Disorders, Genetics - Overview

Genetic Skin Disorders at UAB treats pediatric and adult patients who have or are suspected of having a genetic skin disease. Individualized evaluations and an affiliation with the UAB genetics testing department allows physicians and researchers to conduct specialized genetic testing to further explore a variety of hereditary skin disorders and conditions and the most effective method of treatment.

Conditions Treated:
Some conditions that may be treated by Genetic Skin Disorders at UAB includes:
  • Ichthyosis (dry, scaly skin)
  • Ectodermal dysplasias
  • Epidermolysis bullosa
Services Provided:
Some services provided by Genetic Skin Disorders at UAB includes:
  • Biopsies of affected skin
  • Specialized genetic testing

 

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