Hyperelastic skin
Alternate Names : India rubber skin
Definition
Hyperelastic skin is skin that can be stretched beyond what is considered normal, and then returns to normal.
Overview & Considerations
Hyperelasticity occurs when there is a problem with the production of collagen fibers. Collagen is a type of protein that makes up much of the body's tissue.
Common Causes
Hyperelastic skin is most often seen in the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. People with this disorder are sometimes referred to as rubber men or women because of the increased elasticity of their skin and joints that can be bent more than is normally possible.
Other diseases that may cause easily stretchable skin include: - Marfan syndrome
- Osteogenesis imperfecta
- Pseudoxanthoma elasticum
- Subcutaneous T-cell lymphoma
- Sun-related changes of older skin
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