This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.
| Medical Terms | Other Names | Learn More: HPO ID |
|---|---|---|
| 80%-99% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Abnormal fingernail morphology |
Abnormal fingernails
Abnormality of the fingernails
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|
0001231 |
| Abnormal toenail morphology |
Abnormality of the toenail
Abnormality of the toenails
[ more ]
|
0008388 |
| Dry skin | 0000958 | |
| Fine hair |
Fine hair shaft
Fine hair texture
Thin hair shaft
Thin hair texture
[ more ]
|
0002213 |
| Hypoplasia of teeth | 0000685 | |
| Premature loss of primary teeth |
Early loss of baby teeth
Premature loss of baby teeth
[ more ]
|
0006323 |
| 30%-79% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Abnormality of dental morphology |
Abnormality of dental shape
Abnormally shaped teeth
Deformity of teeth
Dental deformity
Dental malformations
Malformed teeth
Misshapen teeth
Misshapened teeth
[ more ]
|
0006482 |
| Alopecia |
Hair loss
|
0001596 |
| Hypohidrosis |
Decreased ability to sweat
Decreased sweating
Sweating, decreased
[ more ]
|
0000966 |
| Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO | ||
| Anhidrosis |
Lack of sweating
Sweating dysfunction
[ more ]
|
0000970 |
| Anodontia |
Failure of development of all teeth
|
0000674 |
| 0000007 | ||
| Depressed nasal bridge |
Depressed bridge of nose
Flat bridge of nose
Flat nasal bridge
Flat, nasal bridge
Flattened nasal bridge
Low nasal bridge
Low nasal root
[ more ]
|
0005280 |
| Everted lower lip vermilion |
Drooping lower lip
Outward turned lower lip
[ more ]
|
0000232 |
| Everted upper lip vermilion |
Outward turned upper lip
|
0010803 |
| Frontal bossing | 0002007 | |
| Heat intolerance |
Intolerance to heat and fevers
|
0002046 |
| Hypodontia |
Failure of development of between one and six teeth
|
0000668 |
| Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia | 0007607 | |
| Microdontia |
Decreased width of tooth
|
0000691 |
| Periorbital hyperpigmentation |
Dark circles around the eyes
Dark circles under the eyes
Darkening around the eyes
Pigmentation around the eyes
[ more ]
|
0001106 |
| Periorbital wrinkles |
Wrinkles around the eyes
|
0000607 |
| Sparse and thin eyebrow |
Thin, sparse eyebrows
|
0000535 |
| Sparse eyelashes |
Scant eyelashes
Scanty eyelashes
Thin eyelashes
[ more ]
|
0000653 |
| Sparse hair | 0008070 | |
| Thick vermilion border |
Full lips
Increased volume of lip
Plump lips
Prominent lips
Thick lips
[ more ]
|
0012471 |
Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional.
If you need medical advice, you can look for doctors or other healthcare professionals who have experience with this disease. You may find these specialists through advocacy organizations, clinical trials, or articles published in medical journals. You may also want to contact a university or tertiary medical center in your area, because these centers tend to see more complex cases and have the latest technology and treatments.
If you can’t find a specialist in your local area, try contacting national or international specialists. They may be able to refer you to someone they know through conferences or research efforts. Some specialists may be willing to consult with you or your local doctors over the phone or by email if you can't travel to them for care.
You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. We also encourage you to explore the rest of this page to find resources that can help you find specialists.
Research helps us better understand diseases and can lead to advances in diagnosis and treatment. This section provides resources to help you learn about medical research and ways to get involved.
Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.
These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.
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