Ectodermal dysplasia with corkscrew hairs
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Ectodermal dysplasia with corkscrew hairs is a skin condition with salient features including exaggerated pili torti
, scalp keloids, follicular plugging, keratosis pilaris
, xerosis, eczema, palmoplantar keratoderma
, syndactyly
, onchodysplasia, and conjunctival neovascularization.
Pili torti
Pili torti is characterized by short and brittle hairs that appear flattened and twisted when viewed through a microscope.This phenotype is noted in Menkes disease....
, scalp keloids, follicular plugging, keratosis pilaris
Keratosis pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a common, autosomal dominant, genetic follicular condition that is manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin...
, xerosis, eczema, palmoplantar keratoderma
Palmoplantar keratoderma
Palmoplantar keratodermas are a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by abnormal thickening of the palms and soleAutosomal recessive and dominant, X-linked, and acquired forms have all been described.There are also acquired forms of the condition....
, syndactyly
Syndactyly
Syndactyly is a condition wherein two or more digits are fused together. It occurs normally in some mammals, such as the siamang and kangaroo, but is an unusual condition in humans.-Classification:...
, onchodysplasia, and conjunctival neovascularization.