Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man 'OMIM'.

Abstract

The skin is one of the commonest organ systems involved in genetic or inherited diseases. Genodermatoses, genetic syndromes, inherited skin diseases and also inflammatory or immunological disorders with a genetic basis occupy an important part of the dermatology curriculum. The decoding of the human genome has opened up exciting possibilities for a student of dermatology. One of the best websites for detailed and updated information of genetic diseases is the OMIM.