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Haim-Munk syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by scaly thick patches of skin on palm and soles of feet, long and pointed fingernails and degeneration of gums. It is caused by defects in the human gene, Cathepsin C. Treatments include extraction of teeth and using dental prosthesis. Medications are also used to treat skin lesions associated with the disease.¹

Top Resources on Haim-Munk Syndrome

• Healthline: Haim-Munk Syndrome
• WrongDiagnosis: Haim-Munk Syndrome
• PubMed: Haim-Munk Syndrome And Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome Are Allelic Mutations In Cathepsin C
• Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research: Haim-Munk Syndrome
• Healthwise (via Cigna): Haim-Munk Syndrome
• BioInfoBank: Dermatologic, Periodontal, And Skeletal Manifestations Of Haim-Munk Syndrome In Two Siblings
• EurekAlert: Gum Disease May Be Genetic
• The Journal of Rheumatology: Destructive Arthritis In A Patient With Haim-Munk Syndrome

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ Healthline: Haim-Munk Syndrome

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