Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans: A rare inherited skin disorder affecting mostly males and characterized by hardening of skin around hair follicles which leads to scarring and loss of hair. The skin on the face, neck, forearms and other areas can also be affected. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans is available below.
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Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of
Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). This means that Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans, or a subtype of Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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