Living with Trichodental syndrome
A rare genetic condition with thin, slow-growing hair and differences in the teeth, noticed in childhood.
Understanding Trichodental syndrome
People have sparse, fine, dry, slow-growing hair, with missing teeth, peg-shaped front teeth, and thin shell-like teeth. Mild intellectual disability, a small head, and distinctive facial features have also been reported. It is noticed in childhood.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet, but the summary describes these features:
- Sparse, fine, dry, slow-growing hair
- Fewer teeth than usual (oligodontia)
- Peg-shaped front teeth
- Thin 'shell' teeth
- Mild intellectual disability in some people
- Small head (microcephaly) in some people
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include genetic specialists, gum, teeth and mouth specialists and skin, hair, and nail specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Genetic specialists (geneticists); Gum, teeth and mouth specialists (odontologists); Skin, hair, and nail specialists (dermatologists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says changes in genes (variants) cause this condition and that it is autosomal dominant, so one changed copy of a gene can be enough. It doesn't name a specific gene.
Also known as: kersey syndrome; trichodental dysplasia
Patient organizations
- National Foundation for Ectodermal DysplasiasTrichodental syndrome · United States
- Children's Skin Disease FoundationSkin diseases · United States
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