The Romberg's Connection 2009 Survey Results

Thin Skin

Page 54. III. Associated Symptoms (page 4 of 4) cont.: Thin skin
1. Please select the location of Thin skin:

Affected

Responses
(274)

% of Number responding

Cheek

59%

Chin

47%

Ear

Eye lid

31%

Forehead

51%

Lower lip

22%

Upper lip

36%

Nose

29%

Scalp

27%

Temple

32%

Other (Specify)

Number responding = 78 / percent responding = 55% of total respondents (143).
Note: This was a multiple choice question.
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Page 54. III. Associated Symptoms (page 4 of 4) cont.: Thin skin
2. Comments for Thin skin:

Responses (10)
Much more noticable in early years. Same has been helped by improved blood supply following reconstructive surgeries.
I have none.
Although it's thin, I don't have acne on that part, but i do have like small points of fat and it sweats.
Very thin shiny tight skin, medium brown colour. No fatty tissue underneath.
Chin has most atrophy, followed by nose and lip.
The skin is thinnest on my forehead.
Can see veins under the skin.
Weird.... thin- can see veins.
Discolorations and tender areas.
Lower lip and upper lip on the right side are wrinkled.

Number responding = 10 / percent responding = 7% of total respondents (143).

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As a support group, The Romberg's Connection is unable to offer medical advice to anyone.

Throughout this survey, when we use the term "Rombergs" or "Romberg" we are referring to: "Parry Romberg", "Parry Rombergs", "Parry Romberg Syndrome" and "PRS".

This is an unscientific survey designed to gather information from those who must deal with Rombergs on a daily basis.