hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia


hi·drot·ic ec·to·der·mal dys·pla·si·a

[MIM*129500] congenital dystrophy of the nails and hair with thickened nails and sparse or absent scalp hair; often associated with keratoderma of the palms and soles; teeth and sweat gland function are normal; autosomal dominant inheritance.

Clouston,

H.R., Canadian pediatrician, 1889-1950. Clouston syndrome - autosomal dominant trait resulting in congenital dystrophy of hair and nails. Synonym(s): hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia