Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is one of roughly 150 recognized types of ectodermal dysplasia, a group of inherited disorders affecting the development of structures such as skin, hair, teeth, and nails. People with the condition typically sweat much less than normal because the disorder impairs development of the sweat glands, which can create a serious risk of overheating.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXVII: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category) First Described Sources
1. Wikipedia: Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
WikipediaArticle text
Mutations in the EDA, EDAR, and EDARADD genes cause hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
Section: Terminology (first-described-year)
Thurnam in 1848 reported 2 cases of hypohidrotic form.
Lead section, body-system statement
These disorders result in the development of structures including the skin where people sweat less.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XVIIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter XVII
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
WikipediaLead section, transmission-route statement (inferred from disease-category)
Genetic disorders are caused by errors in genetic information that produce diseases in the affected people.
Inherited/genetic diseases section
Genetic disorders are caused by errors in genetic information that produce diseases in the affected people.
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