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Generated 13 Oct 2026
Dermatology · Dermatology / Genodermatoses

Olmsted syndrome

Also known as: Mutilating palmoplantar keratoderma with periorificial plaques

Mutilating palmoplantar keratoderma with periorificial keratotic plaques.

Medical specialty
Dermatology
Subspecialty
Dermatology / Genodermatoses
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: yes, from infancy
Gene(s) involved
MBTPS2, TRPV3

Etiology & mechanism

Gain-of-function TRPV3 channel signaling.

Gene(s) involved (2)

MBTPS2TRPV3

Symptoms & signs (6)

alopeciaconstriction bandsnail dystrophypalmoplantar keratodermaperiorificial plaquespruritus
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