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Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia with hypothyroidism and ciliary dyskinesia


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Other Names:
HEDH syndrome; Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia with hypothyroidism; Ectodermal dysplasia hypohidrotic with hypothyroidism and ciliary dyskinesia; HEDH syndrome; Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia with hypothyroidism; Ectodermal dysplasia hypohidrotic with hypothyroidism and ciliary dyskinesia; Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia - hypothyroidism - ciliary dyskinesia; ANOTHER syndrome See More
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Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia with hypothyroidism and ciliary dyskinesia is a rare condition characterized by alopecia (hair loss); nail dystrophy (abnormal development of the nails); ophthalmic (eye-related) complications; thyroid dysfunction (primary hypothyroidism); hypohidrosis; ephelides (freckles); enteropathy (disease of the intestine); and respiratory tract infections due to ciliary dyskinesia.[1] These features have lead to the acronym ANOTHER syndrome as an alternative name for the condition. The gene that causes the condition is currently unknown but it is thought to be inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.[1] Treatment is generally symptomatic and supportive.
Last updated: 11/30/2015

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.

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HPO ID
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Alopecia
Hair loss
0001596
Behavioral abnormality
Behavioral changes
Behavioral disorders
Behavioral disturbances
Behavioral problems
Behavioral/psychiatric abnormalities
Behavioural/Psychiatric abnormality
Psychiatric disorders
Psychiatric disturbances
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0000708
Ciliary dyskinesia 0012265
Delayed skeletal maturation
Delayed bone maturation
Delayed skeletal development
[ more ]
0002750
Dystrophic fingernails
Poor fingernail formation
0008391
Dystrophic toenail
Poor toenail formation
0001810
Fine hair
Fine hair shaft
Fine hair texture
Thin hair shaft
Thin hair texture
[ more ]
0002213
Hypohidrosis
Decreased ability to sweat
Decreased sweating
Sweating, decreased
[ more ]
0000966
Hypothyroidism
Underactive thyroid
0000821
Recurrent respiratory infections
Frequent respiratory infections
Multiple respiratory infections
respiratory infections, recurrent
Susceptibility to respiratory infections
[ more ]
0002205
Short stature
Decreased body height
Small stature
[ more ]
0004322
Sparse and thin eyebrow
Thin, sparse eyebrows
0000535
Sparse scalp hair
Reduced/lack of hair on scalp
Scalp hair, thinning
Sparse, thin scalp hair
sparse-absent scalp hair
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0002209
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Lacrimation abnormality
Abnormality of tear production
0000632
Melanocytic nevus
Beauty mark
0000995
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Abnormal respiratory motile cilium morphology 0005938
Abnormality of skin pigmentation
Abnormal pigmentation
Abnormal skin color
Abnormal skin pigmentation
Abnormality of pigmentation
Pigmentary changes
Pigmentary skin changes
Pigmentation anomaly
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0001000
Autosomal recessive inheritance 0000007
Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia 0007607
Nail dysplasia
Atypical nail growth
0002164
Primary hypothyroidism 0000832
Recurrent infections
Frequent infections
Frequent, severe infections
Increased frequency of infection
infections, recurrent
Predisposition to infections
Susceptibility to infection
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0002719
Urticaria
Hives
0001025
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Last updated: 7/1/2020

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.

Healthcare Resources


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.

Patient Registry

  • A registry supports research by collecting of information about patients that share something in common, such as being diagnosed with Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia with hypothyroidism and ciliary dyskinesia. The type of data collected can vary from registry to registry and is based on the goals and purpose of that registry. Some registries collect contact information while others collect more detailed medical information. Learn more about registries.

    Registries for Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia with hypothyroidism and ciliary dyskinesia:
    United States Immunodeficiency Network (USIDENT) Registry
     

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.

Organizations Supporting this Disease


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.

Where to Start

In-Depth Information

  • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
  • Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 
  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
  • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia with hypothyroidism and ciliary dyskinesia. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

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  • I have this condition and recently have been having symptoms that compare to hypothyroidism. With this condition is hypothyroidism seen very often? I would appreciate any information you could give me relating to hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia with hypothyroidism. See answer



  1. Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia - hypothyroidism - ciliary dyskinesia. Orphanet. October 2006; http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?lng=EN&Expert=1882. Accessed 3/28/2012.