Primary care
Recommendation 1
Support for ADLs due to increased skin fragility
Baird syndrome - Absence of Fingerprints
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Disease overview
Poorly understood genetic syndrome (familial and sporadic) appears to be autosomal dominant affecting dermal formation and structure in infants and children
Common symptoms
Blisters and facial milia in early childhoodcongenital absence of dermatoglyphics on the hands and feetthin skincamptodactylyhypohidrosis
When to suspect
Recommendation 1
Clinical exam and genetic testing (WES)
How to test
Recommendation 1
Clinical exam and genetic testing (WES)
ZebraMD is partnering with Ambry Genetics for clinical-grade whole genome testing for rare diseases. Ambry accepts insurance. If you don’t have a physician to order this test, join our referral list and our team will reach out.
Treatment
Recommendation 1
Supportive Treatment Only
Further support
Recommendation 1
No specific physicians specialize in this condition, often managed by dermatology. Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.
Clinical trials
Clinical Trials
Sources
No data available
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