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Alopecia universalis congenita

Synonyms
ATRICHIA, GENERALIZED
Modes of inheritance
Autosomal recessive inheritance (Orphanet)
Non-Mendelian inheritance (Orphanet)

Summary

Alopecia universalis congenita (ALUNC) is a severe autosomal recessive form of alopecia characterized by a complete absence of hair development affecting all scalp and body hair (Nothen et al., 1998). This rare disorder is clearly distinct from alopecia areata (AA1; 104000), which has an autoimmune basis with probable genetic predisposition. [from OMIM]

Available tests

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Clinical tests (11 available)

Molecular Genetics Tests

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  • Also known as: ALUNC, AU, HSA277165, HYPT4, MUHH, MUHH1, HR
    Summary: HR lysine demethylase and nuclear receptor corepressor

Clinical features

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Imported from Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)

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