Netherton syndrome
What is Netherton syndrome?
Netherton syndrome (NS) is a skin disorder characterized by congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma (CIE), a distinctive hair shaft defect (trichorrhexis invaginata; TI) and atopic manifestations.
Other condition names
- Bamboo hair syndrome
- Comèl-Netherton syndrome
- NS
Inheritance type
Autosomal recessive
Prevalence
- Europe: 1-9 in 1,000 000
Age of Onset
- Infancy
- Neonatal
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