Infantile Transient Smooth Muscle Contraction of the Skin in Two Sisters

Infantile transient smooth muscle contraction of the skin (ITSMCS) is a rare condition that usually affects the lower extremities of newborns and is characterized by intermittent skin rippling. Two cases of sisters diagnosed with ITSMCS are presented.

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Pediatric Dermatology
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2026-06-24
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https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.70249
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Dermatological and COVID-19 studies
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Abstract

Infantile transient smooth muscle contraction of the skin (ITSMCS) is a rare condition that usually affects the lower extremities of newborns and is characterized by intermittent skin rippling. Two cases of sisters diagnosed with ITSMCS are presented.

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