Welcome to the new website for IPIF. Please note, the support forum, now called the FAMILY CHAT ROOM, will require you to re-register in order to post topics for discussion.

Incontinentia Pigmenti (IP) is a genetic disease of the skin, hair, teeth and central nervous system. The condition was named because of the way the skin looks under the microscope. "Bloch-Sulzberger Syndrome" is another name commonly used for IP. Other names are: Bloch-Siemens incontinentia pigmenti, melanoblastosis cutis linearis, and pigmented dermatosis, Siemens-Bloch type.

IPIF is a voluntary nonprofit organization founded in 1995.
It is guided by a Scientific Advisory Council, whose members are acknowledged experts in their fields. IPIF consists of patients, physicians, educators, parents, relatives, and volunteers who are striving to take leadership in supporting research, education, and funding. IPIF is a source of reliable information and support for patients and families in the United States and worldwide. Its mission is to encourage and support research on IP, and to provide family support and education.

Disclaimer: The Incontinentia Pigmenti International Foundation” (IPIF) does not engage in the practice of medicine. It is not a medical authority nor does it claim to have medical knowledge. This site is an educational service of the “The Incontinentia Pigmenti International Foundation” and is not meant to provide diagnostic or treatment advice. Information contained or suggested on this Web site does not constitute medical advice. For all information related to care, medication or treatment, the IPIF recommends consulting a physician to determine if information presented is applicable. Please review these additional cautions about medical information provided.