Clouston syndrome: a rare autosomal dominant trait with palmoplantar hyperkeratosis and alopecia.

Abstract

A caucasian family is reported in which four males and four females in two generations have exhibited alopecia, dysplastic nails, and hyperkeratosis of palmar and plantar surfaces. This type of ectodermal dysplasia, Clouston syndrome, features normal teeth with severe hair and nail dysplasia.

• Authors: R R Patel, D Bixler, A L Norins
• Journal: Journal of craniofacial genetics and developmental biology (J Craniofac Genet Dev Biol) Vol. 11 Issue 3 Pg. 176-9 ( 1991) ISSN: 0270-4145 [Print] Denmark
• PMID: 1837030 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Alopecia (genetics)
• Female
• Genes, Dominant
• Humans
• Keratoderma, Palmoplantar (genetics)
• Male
• Nails, Malformed
• Pedigree
• Syndrome