Tuberous Sclerosis

Tuberous sclerosis or tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic disorder that classically causes skin changes, intellectual disability, and seizures. This relatively common condition often involves the face with angiofibromas (adenoma sebaceum) that in the earliest stages may be misinterpreted as acne lesions. Variable expressivity complicates the diagnosis and epidemiology of this autosomal dominant disorder. Current treatment focuses on mechanical removal of the angiofibromas. Recently, topical or systemic IL-2 inhibitors like rapamycin have also shown promise as a therapy [1].