Abstract

Kindler syndrome (KS), a subtype of epidermolysis bullosa, is a rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis characterized by photosensitivity, progressive poikiloderma, cutaneous atrophy, mucosal inflammation, and trauma-induced blistering. We report the case of a 3-year-old Yemeni girl who presented with bilateral atrophic skin on the dorsae of the hands, legs, and feet; oral erosions; atrophic scars; long, thick cuticles of the big toenails; and palmar pits. To date, only eight cases of KS with long and thick nail cuticles have been reported, and only one case with palmar pits has been documented.

Keywords

kindler syndrome, genodermatosis, epidermolysis bullosa, atrophic skin, long cuticle, palmar pit