The ectodermal dysplasias

In order to be considered an ectodermal dysplasia, a disorder should meet the following criteria: it must be congenital; it must be diffuse (not localized) and must involve the epidermis as well as at least one of its appendages; and it must not be progressive. Included is a discussion of some well-...

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Published in:	Dermatologic clinics Vol. 5; no. 1; p. 231
Main Authors:	Solomon, L M, Cook, B, Klipfel, W
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-01-1987
Subjects:	Arthrogryposis - genetics Chromosome Aberrations - genetics Chromosome Disorders Cleft Lip - genetics Cleft Palate - genetics Ectodermal Dysplasia - genetics Female Focal Dermal Hypoplasia - genetics Genes, Recessive Hallermann's Syndrome - genetics Humans Hypohidrosis - genetics Male Orofaciodigital Syndromes - genetics Pigmentation Disorders - genetics
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Summary:	In order to be considered an ectodermal dysplasia, a disorder should meet the following criteria: it must be congenital; it must be diffuse (not localized) and must involve the epidermis as well as at least one of its appendages; and it must not be progressive. Included is a discussion of some well-documented, as well as some newer, conditions about which there appears to exist enough information to make some decisions concerning their categorization.
ISSN:	0733-8635
DOI:	10.1016/S0733-8635(18)30777-0