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Cutis Laxa Learning Center

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Cutis laxa (Latin for loose or lax skin) is a connective tissue disorder in which the skin lacks elasticity and hangs in loose folds.

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Symptoms
Sex-linked cutis laxa is caused by a defective gene on the X chromosome. In addition to loose skin, its symptoms are ...
Causes
Sex-linked cutis laxa is caused by a defective gene on the X chromosome. In addition to loose skin, its symptoms are ...
Tests
The signs of cutis laxa are very obvious, and it is usually easy to diagnose by examining the skin. The determination...
Treatments
There is no effective cure for any of these disorders. Complications are treated by appropriate specialists, for exam...
Drugs
  • No Known Drug Therapy
Risk Factors
  • No Known Risk Factors
Complications
The prognosis for cutis laxa varies with the form of the disorder. The effects may be relatively mild with individual...
Prevention
The inherited forms of cutis laxa are genetically determined and are not currently preventable. Genetic counseling ca...

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