Kindler syndrome


Kindler syndrome

congenital poikiloderma with bullae and progressive cutaneous atrophy. Synonym(s): Kindler-Weary syndrome [Theresa Kindler, British dermatologist]

Kindler,

Theresa, Austrian-born dermatologist, 1890-1975. Kindler syndrome - rare disorder featuring acral blistering at birth or shortly after, followed by progressive poikiloderma and photosensitivity, which may improve with age.