Kindler syndrome

Kindler syndrome
Other namesCongenital poikiloderma with blisters and keratoses, Congenital poikiloderma with bullae and progressive cutaneous atrophy, Hereditary acrokeratotic poikiloderma, Hyperkeratosis–hyperpigmentation syndrome, Acrokeratotic poikiloderma, Weary–Kindler syndrome
Kindler syndrome has an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.
SpecialtyMedical genetics, dermatology 

Kindler syndrome (also known as "bullous acrokeratotic poikiloderma of Kindler and Weary") is a type of epidermolysis bullosa, a rare congenital disease presenting with skin blisters, caused by a mutation in the KIND1 gene.

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