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Words
- Placental Steroid Sulfatase Shortage; STS
- Steroid Sulfatase Shortage Condition; SSDD
- Recessive X-linked Ichthyosis
- Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency
Problem Subdivisions
- None
General Discussion
X-linked ichthyosis is a genetic skin disorder that affects men. It is an inherent error of metabolic rate characterized by a deficiency of the enzyme steroid sulfatase. Under healthy problems, this enzyme breaks down (metabolizes) cholesterol sulfate, a participant of the chemical family members of steroids. Cholesterol sulfate plays a role in keeping the integrity of the skin. If steroid metabolic process is cut off and also cholesterol sulfate accumulates in the skin cells, the skin cells stick together a lot more highly compared to typical. The regular dropping of dead skin cells is prevented as well as the skin cells accumulate as well as glob right into ranges.