FAQ Category: Skin

How does CS affect the skin?

Costello syndrome has many features that involve the skin. Some of the most notable are thickening of the palms of the hands and bottoms of the feet in areas of pressure, and small wart-like growths…

Can these be treated?

The treatment depends on each skin condition and should be designed by your child?s general physician or dermatologist. In some cases, simple skin care strategies can work.In other cases a topical or oral medication may…

Will they get worse?

The skin problems usually begin to appear in later childhood and can get worse through adolescence and early adulthood.