Isolated congenital atrichia in an Omani kindred

Dermatology. 1994;188(1):72-5. doi: 10.1159/000247092.

Abstract

Congenital atrichia may occur isolated or with associated defects. The isolated variant is especially uncommon. Sporadic and familial cases have been rarely reported. We present a large inbred kindred from Oman where 22 affected members with this disorder were found over six generations. The male-to-female ratio was 1:1.4. No associated ectodermal or other defects were noted. A typical autosomal recessive mode of inheritance was documented. Though inbreeding was high, anticipated quasidominance was observed only once.

MeSH terms

  • Alopecia / congenital*
  • Alopecia / genetics*
  • Alopecia / pathology
  • Child
  • Consanguinity
  • Eccrine Glands / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pedigree
  • Sex Ratio
  • Skin / pathology