Peeling skin syndrome
Peeling Skin Syndrome
Peeling skin syndrome (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Peeling skin syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Peeling skin syndrome
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by continuous peeling of the skin. It is also known as acral peeling skin syndrome or keratolysis exfoliativa congenita.
Etymology
The term "peeling skin syndrome" is derived from the characteristic symptom of the disorder, which is the continuous peeling of the skin. The term "acral" refers to the extremities of the body, where the peeling is often most severe. "Keratolysis" is derived from the Greek words "kerato," meaning horn or cornea, and "lysis," meaning loosening or breaking down. "Exfoliativa" is derived from the Latin word "exfoliare," meaning to strip off leaves.
Symptoms
The primary symptom of peeling skin syndrome is the continuous, painless peeling of the skin. This can occur all over the body, but is often most severe on the hands and feet (acral areas). Other symptoms can include itching (pruritus), redness (erythema), and increased sensitivity to the sun (photosensitivity).
Causes
Peeling skin syndrome is caused by mutations in certain genes. These mutations affect the normal development and function of the skin, leading to the characteristic peeling. The most common genes involved are the TGM5 gene and the CDSN gene.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of peeling skin syndrome is based on the characteristic symptoms and confirmed by genetic testing. Skin biopsy may also be performed to examine the structure of the skin and identify any abnormalities.
Treatment
There is currently no cure for peeling skin syndrome. Treatment is focused on managing the symptoms and includes the use of moisturizers and protective clothing to prevent skin damage. In some cases, medication may be prescribed to reduce inflammation and itching.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Peeling skin syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Peeling skin syndrome
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski