Hypomelanosis of Ito / Disease

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Hypomelanosis of Ito

Synonyms of Hypomelanosis of Ito

HMI
Incontinenti Pigmenti Achromians
IPA
ITO
ITO Hypomelanosis

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Hypomelanosis of Ito (HI) is a rare disorder that is distinguished by a lack of skin color (hypopigmentation) affecting many areas of the body. The defect in skin color is likely to appear as streaks, patches, or whorls. It is often associated with other symptoms such as intellectual and developmental retardation, seizures (neurological anomalies), ocular, skeletal and dental problems and/or a small head. The diagnosis is sometimes difficult due to the number and variety of other conditions that may be present and confuse the situation. Most cases of HI are not the result of an inherited defect, although some cases are inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
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Organizations related to Hypomelanosis of Ito

HITS (UK) (Family Support Network)
C/O Terri Grant
London Intl N17 7LN
Phone #: (4-4) -7940 114943
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.e-fervour.com/hits
MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay WI 54301-1243
Phone #: 920-336-5333
800 #: 877-336-5333
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains NY 10605
Phone #: 914-428-7100
800 #: 888-663-4637
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.marchofdimes.com
NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda MD 20892-3675
Phone #: 301-495-4484
800 #: 877-226-4267
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info
National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias
410 East Main Street
Mascoutah IL 62258-0114
Phone #: 618-566-2020
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.nfed.org

For a Complete Report

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