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GTR Home > Conditions/Phenotypes > Ectodermal dysplasia 4, hair/nail type

Summary

Some ectodermal dysplasias are here classified as congenital disorders characterized by abnormal development in 2 or more ectodermal structures (hair, nails, teeth, and sweat glands) without other systemic findings. Ectodermal dysplasia of the hair/nail type is a rare congenital condition characterized by hypotrichosis and nail dystrophy without nonectodermal or other ectodermal manifestations. [from OMIM]

Available tests

16 tests are in the database for this condition.

Genes See tests for all associated and related genes

  • Also known as: ECTD4, HB5, Hb-5, K85, KRTHB5, hHb5, KRT85
    Summary: keratin 85

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