Cutis Laxa : Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention

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CUTIS LAXA

• CAUSES SYMPTOMS DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT

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INTRODUCTION TO CUTIS LAXA

• A rare disorder of connective tissue that causes
  the skin to stretch easily and hang in loose
  folds.
• In cutis laxa, the elastic fibers contained in
  the connective tisse become loose.
• Sometimes only the skin is affected, but
  connective tisses throughout the body can be
  affected.
• Cutis laxa is usually hereditary
• In some kinds of cutis laxa, the abnormal genes
  cause problems unrelated to connective tissues -
  for example, mental retardation.
• Cutis laxa can be mild, affecting only a person's
  appearance, or severe, affecting the internal
  organs.
• The skin may be very loose at birth, or it may
  become loose later.

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CAUSES OF CUTIS LAXA

• The following are the causes of the Cutis Laxa
• The exact cause of Cutis Laxa is not known.
• However, in most of the cases Cutis Laxa is
  inherited. The absence of elastin fiber in the
  skin and various mutations in genes may cause
  Cutis Laxa.
• Mutation in the genes such as ELN, ATP7A, FBLN4,
  PYCR1, and FBLN5 may cause Cutis Laxa.

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SYMPTOMS OF CUTIS LAXA

• The signs and symptoms of Cutis Laxa vary
  according the severity of the condition. Consult
  a dermatologist immediately if you experience any
  of these symptoms. Common signs and symptoms of
  Cutis Laxa include 
• Inelastic skin
• Loose folds on the body
• Ruptured skin vessels
• Wrinkles around neck, groin and armpits
• Hernia
• Bleeding under the skin
• Swelling
• Stretching of ligaments and tendons
• Weak bones
• Irregular heart beat

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DIAGNOSIS OF CUTIS LAXA

• A dermatologist will start the diagnosis of Cutis
  Laxa by performing a physical exam and asking
  about your medical history. After this, he may
  order a diagnostic test to get detailed
  information about the condition. Diagnostic
  tests for Cutis Laxa may include
• Blood test
• Urine test
• ECG to check for link with cardiac problems
• Chest X-ray to check for link with lung problems
• Electrophoresis
• Skin biopsy

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TREATMENT OF CUTIS LAXA

• The treatment of Cutis Laxa depends on the
  severity of the symptoms.
• Dermatologist may prescribe medicines such as
  beta-blockers and dapsone to prevent aortic
  aneurysms and to alleviate the pain and
  discomfort.
• Patient with Cutis Laxa should avoid smoking and
  going out in the sun. Botulinum injections can be
  given to improve facial defects and the premature
  aging.
• Excessive loose skin can be corrected
  with cosmetic surgery. However, there is no
  specific medicine that can completely cure or
  prevent the symptoms related with Cutis Laxa. 

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