Question 1

my father is facing severe skin blisters on top part of bottom of the foot. blisters are sever and has persisted since one year despite sugg medication from doctor described 
zady 500mg tab
toprich cap
vitamin a chewable tab
propsalic nf oint?

Accepted Answer

Blisters: If possible seeing dermatologist would be the best course of action.

Question 2

is there any research is being done on neurofibromatosis (nf)?

Accepted Answer

A lot: I would visit:
http://www.Ninds.Nih.Gov/disorders/neurofibromatosis/neurofibromatosis.Htm

do you have type 1 or 2.

Question 3

what causes neurofibromatosis?

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Gene mutation: Neurofibromatosis is caused by a mutation in a gene that controls nerve growth.  While it can be passed from parent to child, about half of cases are new mutations.

Question 4

is neurofibromatosis a rare disease?

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Define rare: At 1/4000 births this is relatively common compared to many genetically influenced afflictions. About a 3rd are new mutations and the others are passed from an affected parent to half their offspring.

Question 5

what is the history of neurofibromatosis?

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Long history: von Recklinghausen's  (NF1) has  pictorial history, dating back to  thirteenth century.In 1768, Akenside published a scientifically-based description of NF1, recognizing that scholars such as Parè and Aldrovandi, in fact suffered from a disorder of the nerves.Neuromas of NF1 were first detailed by Smith in 1849, but Frederick von Recklinghausen is credited with its discovery and coined the name.

Question 6

how can i know if i have neurofibromatosis?

Accepted Answer

Have an exam: Nf in its many sub-forms is known as a neuro-cutaneous disorder.Skin patches called cafe-au-lait spots occur in the normal population but in forms of nf appear larger & in greater numbers. Occasionally, special lighting is needed to bring them out. These hyper pigmented patches are a signal that nf may be present. Other skin findings can occur & special tests may be needed to rule out problems.

Question 7

my friend has neurofibromatosis. what is that?

Accepted Answer

NF resource: Here is a great resource where you can find lots of answers about neurofibromatosis:
http://www.nfnetwork.org/

Question 8

what are the main symptoms of neurofibromatosis?

Accepted Answer

A protean didirder: Nf-1 is disgnosed clinically using major and minor criteria. It may have symptoms or not depending upon the different possible manifestations.

Question 9

what symptoms make you think of neurofibromatosis?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 froms.: Nf-1 is characterized by tumors on small nerves under the skin.  The worst form of this was depicted in a movie called the "elephant man".  Tumors on spinal nerves can cause numness and weakness of certain arm or leg muscles.  Nf-2 is characterized by brain tumors.  The most common form is a tumor on both hearing nerves.  Hearing loss, dizzyness, and  ringing in the ear are common symptoms of nf-2.

Question 10

how can you tell if someone has neurofibromatosis?

Accepted Answer

What type?: Nf-1 has classic skin manifestations - one just examines skin to see if criteria for the number/size of nevi and ash-leaf spots on the skin are seen.

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My father is facing severe skin blisters on top part of bottom of the foot. blisters are sever and has persisted since one year despite sugg medication from doctor described zady 500mg tab toprich cap vitamin a chewable tab propsalic nf oint?

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Is there any research is being done on neurofibromatosis (nf)?

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What causes neurofibromatosis?

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Is neurofibromatosis a rare disease?

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My friend has neurofibromatosis. what is that?

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