Clinical Trial: Studies of Dermatologic Diseases Biospecimen Acquisition Protocol

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational

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Official Title: Studies of Dermatologic Diseases-Biospecimen Acquisition Protocol

Brief Summary:

Background:

- Skin disease can have many causes. It can have widespread consequences, and in rare cases can lead to death. Researchers want to determine the causes of various types of skin diseases and find a way to treat them.

Objectives:

- To determine the causes of various skin diseases and find ways to treat them.

Eligibility:

• People ages 2 and older who have:

  • A skin disease or at risk of developing a skin disease OR
  • A family member of persons with a skin disease
• Healthy volunteers ages 2 and older

Design:

• Participants will be screened under a separate protocol.
• Participants may take a survey about how their skin condition affects their quality of life.
• Participants will have a medical history and a physical exam including a detailed skin exam. Pictures will be taken of their skin to document any skin disease.

• Participants will have specimens collected. This may include:

  • Several teaspoons of blood taken at each visit
  • Stool samples
  • Nail and body fluid (like saliva) samples