Ulerythema Ophryogenes

Diseases of cutaneous appendages

“…1259,1293,1294 Comedones and milia may also be present. 1259,1293,1294 Comedones and milia may also be present.…”

Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans: Case Series and Review

“…In 1889 Taenzer coined the more familiar term ulerythema ophryogenes (6), literally meaning scarring of the eyebrows. Onset of the disease is noted a few months after birth, with the usual phenotype being blond boys (2). Erythema and small, keratotic follicular papules are seen in the lateral third of the eyebrows (2) and may extend to the cheeks and forehead, as seen in patient 1.…”

“…Onset of the disease is noted a few months after birth, with the usual phenotype being blond boys (2). Erythema and small, keratotic follicular papules are seen in the lateral third of the eyebrows (2) and may extend to the cheeks and forehead, as seen in patient 1. Progression of the disease usually ceases after puberty; however, permanent atrophy and alopecia may have already occurred.…”

“…Progression of the disease usually ceases after puberty; however, permanent atrophy and alopecia may have already occurred. Most reported cases have followed autosomal dominant inheritance patterns with incomplete penetrance (2,7,8). There is a strong association of KPAF with Noonan syndrome (6,9) and woolly hair (8).…”

Ulerythema Ophryogenes with Mental Retardation

“…When the disease is not fully developed, or is atypical, it may be impossible to differentiate it from keratosis pilaris (Hurley 1961). Extensive keratosis pilaris of the extremities can also occur in (Davenport 1964). The association of ulerythema with mental retardation here is equivocal in the presence of birth injuries.…”