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Uncombable hair and atopic dermatitis in a case of trichodento-osseous syndrome.
Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG - 1 Feb 2010
Mayer Dagmara E Y, Baal Christian, Litschauer-Poursadrollah Margaritha, Hemmer Wolfgang, Jarisch Reinhart
Abstract excerpt
The tricho-dento-osseous syndrome is a rare genetic disorder due to a mutation in the DLX3 gene on chromosome 17q21. It can affect hair, teeth, bone and nails, causing phenotypic variability. We report on an 8-year-old girl with tricho-dento-osseous syndrome, who presented in our allergy center with severe atopic dermatitis. Additional clinical findings included light, kinky hair reminiscent of pili trianguli et...
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