Hyperelastic skin
Home care:
People with hyperelastic skin are more likely than others to experience damage to the skin (cuts, scrapes, scarring). The skin may be more delicate than normal skin. Extra care must be taken to avoid damage to the skin, and the skin should be examined frequently for problems. Consult your health care provider for specific recommendations.
Call your health care provider if:
- your child appears to have delicate skin, especially if the skin appears to be very stretchy; especially if other symptoms such as hyperextensible joints are also present.
What to expect at your health care provider's office:
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting your symptom in detail may include: - time pattern
- Did the skin appear abnormal at or near the time of birth, or did this develop over time?
- quality
- Is there a history of the skin becoming damaged easily, or being slow to heal?
- detailed family history (Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is an inheritable disorder)
- Was Ehlers-Danlos syndrome suspected or confirmed as a diagnosis for you or any member of your family?
- other
- What other symptoms are also present?
The physical examination may include detailed skin, skeleton, and muscle examination. The joints may be moved in several directions to assess the distance and direction of movement in each joint.
If Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is suspected, medical tests may include: After seeing your health care provider:
If Ehlers-Danlos syndrome was diagnosed by your health care provider, you may want to note that diagnosis in your personal medical record. Also note the health care provider's recommendations for care of the skin.
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