Kindler syndrome

MONDO:0008260

Kindler syndrome (KS) is the fourth major type of epidermolysis bullosa (EB), besides simplex, junctional and dystrophic forms, and is characterized by skin fragility and blistering at birth followed by development of photosensitivity and progressive poikilodermatous skin changes.

Also known as: KS, Kindler syndrome, poikiloderma of Kindler, KINDLER syndrome, KNDLRS, bullous acrokeratotic poikiloderma of Kindler and Weary, congenital bullous poikiloderma, poikiloderma, congenital, with bullae, Weary type

1 clinical trial for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Kindler syndrome itself.

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Sub-types of Kindler syndrome

Hereditary acrokeratotic poikiloderma, Weary type 0 trials

Including sub-types (1) Tagged with Kindler syndrome (0)

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CBD oil may soothe itch in kids with rare skin disease

Symptom relief Completed

This study tested whether cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce severe itching in 10 children with a rare genetic skin condition called epidermolysis bullosa. The children took CBD syrup three times a day for a month. Researchers measured itch, pain, sleep, and quality of life before and …

Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC

Kindler syndrome

Where it sits in the disease tree

CBD oil may soothe itch in kids with rare skin disease