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Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia autosomal recessive



Other Names:
Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, autosomal recessive
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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
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
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0008388
Dry skin 0000958
Fine hair
Fine hair shaft
Fine hair texture
Thin hair shaft
Thin hair texture
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0002213
Hypoplasia of teeth 0000685
Premature loss of primary teeth
Early loss of baby teeth
Premature loss of baby teeth
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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
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0006482
Alopecia
Hair loss
0001596
Hypohidrosis
Decreased ability to sweat
Decreased sweating
Sweating, decreased
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0000966
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Anhidrosis
Lack of sweating
Sweating dysfunction
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0000970
Anodontia
Failure of development of all teeth
0000674
Autosomal recessive inheritance 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
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0005280
Everted lower lip vermilion
Drooping lower lip
Outward turned lower lip
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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
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0001106
Periorbital wrinkles
Wrinkles around the eyes
0000607
Sparse and thin eyebrow
Thin, sparse eyebrows
0000535
Sparse eyelashes
Scant eyelashes
Scanty eyelashes
Thin eyelashes
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0000653
Sparse hair 0008070
Thick vermilion border
Full lips
Increased volume of lip
Plump lips
Prominent lips
Thick lips
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0012471
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Last updated: 7/1/2020

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.

Testing Resources

  • The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) provides information about the genetic tests for this condition. The intended audience for the GTR is health care providers and researchers. Patients and consumers with specific questions about a genetic test should contact a health care provider or a genetics 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.

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 autosomal recessive. 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 autosomal recessive:
    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 autosomal recessive. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

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