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Ectodermal dysplasia

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Alternative Names

Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia


Symptoms
  • Lower-than-normal number of teeth
  • Delayed or absent tooth formation
  • Inability to sweat
  • Absent tears (occasional)
  • Thin skin
  • Decreased skin pigment
  • Foul-smelling nasal discharge
  • Poor temperature regulation
  • Heat intolerance
  • Scanty hair
  • Absent hair
  • Abnormal nails
  • Low nasal bridge

Signs and tests
  • Biopsy of the mucous membranes (indicates absent or poorly-formed mucous membranes)
  • Biopsy of the skin (indicates absent or poorly-formed sweat glands)
  • Genetic testing (available for some subtypes of this group of disorders)

Review Date: 11/21/2005
Reviewed By: Christos Ballas, M.D., Attending Psychiatrist, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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