Genodermatosis Clinic

Genetic Skin Disorders Care in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Genetic skin disorders, also known as genodermatosis, can occur in both children and adults. Our dermatologists diagnose and treat children and adults at the UMass Memorial Health Genodermatosis Clinic.

The specialty clinic includes both dermatologists and geneticists to provide the most comprehensive care possible.

Conditions We Diagnose at the Genodermatosis Clinic

Receiving care at our Genodermatosis Clinic can reduce your wait time for a diagnosis and management plan. We frequently evaluate and diagnose for:

• Any genetic skin condition
• Autoinflammatory conditions
• Ectodermal dysplasias (ED)
• Epidermolysis bullosa (EB)
• Ichthyoses
• Inherited cancer syndromes, such as Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome, Muir-Torre syndrome and Cowden syndrome
• Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1)
• Tuberous sclerosis (TS)

What to Expect During Your Visit 

Your appointment will likely be between one and two hours. Our team:

1. Performs a thorough skin exam
2. Asks you for a detailed family history
3. Discusses genetic testing options, which you can do at our facility

Please bring photographs of your skin condition and any prior genetic testing to the appointment. This information is helpful in arriving at a diagnosis.