Hyperelastic skin

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Ehlers-Danlos, hyperelasticity of the skin

India rubber skin

People with hyperelastic skin are more likely than others to have damage to the skin (cuts, scrapes, scarring). The skin may be more delicate than normal skin. Extra care must be taken to avoid damage to the skin, and the skin should be examined frequently for problems. Consult your health care provider for specific recommendations.

Call your health care provider if:

• The skin appears to be very stretchy
• Your child appears to have delicate skin

Your doctor will perform a physical examination.

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Your doctor may ask questions about your symptoms, such as:

• Did the skin appear abnormal at or near the time of birth, or did this develop over time?
• Is there a history of the skin becoming damaged easily, or being slow to heal?
• Was Ehlers-Danlos syndrome suspected or confirmed as a diagnosis for you or any member of your family?
• What other symptoms are also present?

The physical examination may include detailed skin, skeleton, and muscle examination. The joints may be moved in several directions to assess the distance and direction of movement in each joint.

Review Date: 10/10/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).