Hystrix-like ichthyosis with deafness (HID) syndrome is an autosomal dominant keratinizing disorder characterized by sensorineural deafness and spiky hyperkeratosis affecting the entire skin. Erythroderma appears shortly after birth. After the first year of life, spiky and cobblestone-like hyperkeratosis develops, covering the entire skin surface. Palms and soles are only mildly affected. Scarring alopecia may be present (summary by Van Geel et al., 2002).

Autosomal dominant epidermolytic hyperkeratosis-2A (EHK2A) is a skin disorder characterized by blistering, keratoderma, and erythroderma. Severity and body involvement show clinical heterogeneity (summary by Syder et al., 1994). While the neonatal presentation is often blistering and redness, the primary features of the disorder are hyperkeratosis (thickening of the uppermost layer of the epidermis, the stratum corneum) and blistering (summary by Chipev et al., 1994). For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of epidermolytic hyperkeratosis, see EHK1 (113800).

Autosomal recessive epidermolytic hyperkeratosis-2B (EHK2B) is a rare and clinically variable defect of cornification characterized by generalized erythema, erosions, scaling, and easily breaking blisters that become less frequent later in life, while hyperkeratosis increases (summary by Terheyden et al., 2009). For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of epidermolytic hyperkeratosis, see EHK1 (113800).