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Trichothiodystrophy

ORPHA:33364· ICD-10 L67.8

Definition

A rare, genetic, syndromic hair shaft abnormality disorder characterized by short, dry, sulfur-deficient, brittle hair usually associated with highly variable neuroectodermal manifestations, such as ichthyosis, photosensitivity, and intellectual disability.

Prevalence
<1 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Autosomal recessive, X-linked recessive
Age of onset
Infancy, Neonatal