Late Diagnosis In Netherton Syndrome in Adult: A Case Report

Volume 1 - Issue 5

Oyamada LH, Militão LM, Pozetti M, Adami A, Sá APM, Coimbra RTLA, Lages TSFA, Rodrigues TAOV, Amorim MFM³ and Monson CA*

Received: June 09, 2019;   Published: June 17, 2019

DOI: 10.32474/GJAPM.2018.01.000122

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Abstract

This is a case report at the Dermatology Service of the Institute of Research and Medical Education (IPEMED, São Paulo Campus), a patient with suspected Netherton syndrome (NS), male, aged 40, who did not dermatological disease throughout childhood and even in adult life. Prior use of sporadic topical steroid alone, with temporary improvement of the cutaneous condition. After discussion about the challenges for the diagnosis of this syndrome, the patient underwent appropriate treatment, starting Retinoid orally, which resulted in a satisfactory clinical outcome after one month of starting therapy.

Keywords: Netherton; Erythroderma; Ichthyosis; Tricoscopy

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