Cynthia O. Edimo
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States
Title: The Dermatological Aspects of hEDS in Women
Biography
Biography: Cynthia O. Edimo
Abstract
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders that may present with a wide range of multi-systemic complaints. Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), one of the 13 identified subtypes of EDS, is the only variant without a known associated genetic mutation. Review of the literature suggests the five primary dermatological changes associated with hEDS are soft skin, atrophic cutaneous scars, piezogenic papules, hyperextensive stretchability and hematomas. Our paper will address these cutaneous manifestations and delve into how they affect patients, primarily females. Possible consequences and treatment options for these different dermatological changes as well as other skin manifestations such as livedo reticularis and elastosis perforans serpiginosa will also be further explored.