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Any peeling skin syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the CDSN gene.
Features include always present findings: Increased total eosinophil count, Increased circulating IgE concentration, Scaling skin, and Erythroderma and others; and common findings: Brittle hair and Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis. 12 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Skin | 4 | Scaling skin, Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis, Pruritus |
Growth and development | 1 | Short stature |
Lab test results | 1 | Increased circulating IgE concentration |
Lungs and breathing | 1 | Asthma |
CDSN encodes corneodesmosin (529 aa). Important for the epidermal barrier integrity
Peeling skin syndrome 1 is associated with mutations in the CDSN gene on chromosome 6.
The CDSN protein participates in Keratinocyte of granulosum layer differentiates into corneocyte of corneum layer in interfollicular epidermis pathway.
CDSN is classified as a druggable target with score 2.6.
Genetic testing for CDSN is available. Testing is considered confirmatory for diagnosis.
Phenotype severity distribution: 5 always present features, 2 common features.
Estimated prevalence: <1 in 1,000,000 (VERY_RARE).
1 clinical trial registered. Interventions under study include other interventions. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
9 publications have been identified in PubMed for peeling skin syndrome 1. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (63%), Review / Meta-Analysis (13%), and Basic Science / Preclinical (13%).
Szepietowska M (2026). [PMID: 41423004](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41423004/). *J Pediatr*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Haxho F (2025). [PMID: 40387456](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40387456/). *Pediatr Dermatol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Ota VK (2025). [PMID: 40701620](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40701620/). *Clin Exp Dermatol*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Chen Y (2025). [PMID: 39377561](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39377561/). *J Dermatol*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Zingkou E (2025). [PMID: 40943523](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40943523/). *Int J Mol Sci*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Higashino T (2025). [PMID: 39133571](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39133571/). *J Dermatol*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Zhuang M (2024). [PMID: 39902296](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39902296/). *Front Genet*. [Case Report / Case Series]
van der Velden JJAJ (2024). [PMID: 39072839](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39072839/). *J Dermatol*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Data assembled from 7 of 12 sources · Last updated Nov 2, 2026, 8:35 PM UTC
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
AI-curated news mentioning peeling skin syndrome 1
Updated Oct 14, 2026
QRX003 is also currently being evaluated in late-stage clinical trials for Netherton Syndrome, a severe and devastating, life-altering rare disease for which there are currently no approved therapies. EMA grants Orphan Drug Designation to investigational QRX003 for Peeling Skin Syndrome, its eighth regulatory designation across two indications.... Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is a late clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products that treat rare and orphan diseases. We are committed to addressing unmet medical needs for patients, their families, communities and care teams. Quoin’s innovative pipeline comprises four products in development that collectively have the potential to target a broad number of rare and orphan indications, including Netherton Syndrome, Peeling Skin Syndrome, SAM Syndrome, Palmoplantar Keratoderma, Scleroderma, Epidermolysis Bullosa, Microcystic Lymphatic Malformations, Venous Malformations, Angiofibroma and others. – Company on track to initiate first-ever formal clinical trial in Peeling Skin Syndrome before year end · – Orphan Drug designation milestone provides 10 years of market exclusivity for Peeling Skin Syndrome in Europe after receipt of marketing authorization in the European Union · – Designation Represents Eighth Important Regulatory Milestone for QRX003 · – QRX003 has also been granted Pediatric Rare Disease Designation and Fast Track Designation for Peeling Skin Syndrome from US Food and Drug Administration (NASDAQ: QNRX) (the “Company” or “Quoin”), a late clinical stage, specialty pharmaceutical company focused on rare and orphan diseases, today announces that its lead product candidate QRX003 has been granted Orphan Drug Designation in Europe by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the treatment of Peeling Skin Syndrome.
QRX003 is also currently being evaluated in late-stage clinical trials for Netherton Syndrome, a severe and devastating, life-altering rare disease for which there are currently no approved therapies. Quoin says its first formal study for Peeling Skin Syndrome is on track before year-end; designation offers protocol advice, fee reductions and EU grants. The company describes the planned study as the first formal clinical trial for the condition. Quoin Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. ... Sep 22, 2026 Quoin Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Fast Track Designation for QRX003 for the Treatment of Peeling Skin Syndrome · Sep 10, 2026 Quoin Pharmaceuticals Releases New NETHERTON NOW Video: Aminah’s Story Featuring Laura Wright-Sexton, MD, the Physician Who First Met Her Daughter in the ICU · Sep 8, 2026 Quoin Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Grants Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for QRX003 in Peeling Skin Syndrome Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is a late clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products that treat rare and orphan diseases. We are committed to addressing unmet medical needs for patients, their families, communities and care teams. Quoin’s innovative pipeline comprises four products in development that collectively have the potential to target a broad number of rare and orphan indications, including Netherton Syndrome, Peeling Skin Syndrome, SAM Syndrome, Palmoplantar Keratoderma, Scleroderma, Epidermolysis Bullosa, Microcystic Lymphatic Malformations, Venous Malformations, Angiofibroma and others. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Quoin expects to initiate a formal Peeling Skin Syndrome clinical trial before year-end 2026. Minor pointQRX003 received European orphan drug designation for Peeling Skin Syndrome, providing protocol advice, fee reductions and EU grant access. Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.QRX003 would receive 10 years of European market exclusivity for Peeling Skin Syndrome if approved for marketing. Minor pointQRX003 also holds US Pediatric Rare Disease and Fast Track designations for Peeling Skin Syndrome.