Korean J Dermatol.  1973 Oct;11(2):69-72.

A Case of Hereditary Anhidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia

• Lee JB
• Houh W

Abstract

A case of hereditary anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia associated with atopic dermatitis in 16 month old male is reported. He has been suffered from multiple symptoms of anhidrosis, hypotrichosis, anodontia and atopic dermatitis. The skin showed pale, shiny, thin and dry and hairless on whole body except in the scalp. Without sweat gland and flattening of epidermis on skin biopey is compatible with an hereditary anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.

MeSH Terms

Anodontia
Dermatitis, Atopic
Ectodermal Dysplasia*
Epidermis
Humans
Hypohidrosis
Hypotrichosis
Infant
Male
Scalp
Skin
Sweat Glands