Farber Disease | Common Symptoms | Treatment and Management | Genetics
There are no treatments specific to Farber disease. Currently available treatments and medications may temporarily address some of the symptoms, but do not prevent the disease from progressing or getting worse1,2.
There are ongoing clinical research studies that intend to better understand possible medicines that may help people living with Farber disease.
There are no specific treatments for Farber disease.
Building the right medical team is essential for early interventions.
People living with Farber disease may benefit from working with a team of specialists who can help manage life with the condition1.
| Specialist | Who Treats or Manages… |
|---|---|
| Dermatologist | Skin diseases |
| Gastroenterologist | Stomach, liver, and digestive diseases |
| Geneticist | Genetic diseases, including diagnosis and follow-up |
| Neurologist | Brain, nervous system, and neuromuscular diseases |
| Opthalmologist | Eye diseases |
| Orthopedist | Bone and joint diseases |
| Otolaryngologist (ENT) | Ear, nose, and throat diseases |
| Pulmonologist | Lung diseases |
| Rheumatologist | Swelling, pain, and stiffness in the joints |
| Physical Rehab specialist / Physical medicine rehab | Function and mobility limitations |
References
1 Dyment DA, Bennett SA, Medin JA, Levade T. ASAH1-Related Disorders. GeneReviews®. Published 1993. Accessed October 7, 2022.
2 Mitchell J, Solyom A, Makay B, et al. Farber disease: Implications of anti-inflammatory treatment. Molecular Genetics and Metabolism. 2016;117(2):S81-S82. doi:10.1016/j.ymgme.2015.12.364
3 Ehlert K, Levade T, Di Rocco M, Lanino E, Albert MH, Führer M, Jarisch A, Güngör T, Ayuk F, Vormoor J. Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation in Farber disease. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2019 Mar;42(2):286-294. PMID: 30815900
