Overview
Sparse hair-short stature-skin anomalies syndrome is a rare condition that was previously listed in medical databases but has since been marked as 'obsolete' in Orphanet (the international rare disease registry). This means the condition as originally described may have been reclassified, merged with another diagnosis, or found to overlap significantly with a better-defined syndrome. The core features suggested by the name include unusually thin or sparse hair, shorter-than-average height (short stature), and various skin changes or abnormalities. These types of features together are sometimes grouped under conditions called ectodermal dysplasias, which affect tissues that develop from the outer layer of the embryo — including skin, hair, nails, and teeth. Because this specific entry is now considered obsolete, patients who were given this diagnosis may benefit from re-evaluation using current diagnostic criteria and modern genetic testing. A clinical geneticist can help determine whether a more precise diagnosis is now available, which could open doors to better-targeted care and support resources.
Key symptoms:
Sparse or thin hair on the scalpShorter than average height for ageUnusual skin texture or appearancePossible nail abnormalitiesPossible dental irregularitiesDry or fragile skinSlow hair growth
Neonatal
Begins at or shortly after birth (first 4 weeks)
Treatments
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Treatment Centers
8 centersBaylor College of Medicine Rare Disease Center ↗
Baylor College of Medicine
📍 Houston, TX
🏥 NORDStanford Medicine Rare Disease Center ↗
Stanford Medicine
📍 Stanford, CA
🔬 UDNNIH Clinical Center Undiagnosed Diseases Program ↗
National Institutes of Health
📍 Bethesda, MD
🔬 UDNUCLA UDN Clinical Site ↗
UCLA Health
📍 Los Angeles, CA
🔬 UDNBaylor College of Medicine UDN Clinical Site ↗
Baylor College of Medicine
📍 Houston, TX
🔬 UDNHarvard/MGH UDN Clinical Site ↗
Massachusetts General Hospital
📍 Boston, MA
🏥 NORDMayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine ↗
Mayo Clinic
📍 Rochester, MN
👤 Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
🏥 NORDUCLA Rare Disease Day Program ↗
UCLA Health
📍 Los Angeles, CA
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Questions for your doctor
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- Q1.Since this diagnosis is now considered obsolete, what current condition might best describe my symptoms?,Should I have updated genetic testing such as whole exome sequencing?,Are there specialists in ectodermal dysplasia who could evaluate me?,What can be done to manage my hair, skin, and growth concerns right now?,Are there clinical trials or research studies I might qualify for?,What support organizations exist for conditions similar to mine?,How will my condition change as I get older, and what should I watch for?
Common questions about OBSOLETE: Sparse hair-short stature-skin anomalies syndrome
What is OBSOLETE: Sparse hair-short stature-skin anomalies syndrome?
Sparse hair-short stature-skin anomalies syndrome is a rare condition that was previously listed in medical databases but has since been marked as 'obsolete' in Orphanet (the international rare disease registry). This means the condition as originally described may have been reclassified, merged with another diagnosis, or found to overlap significantly with a better-defined syndrome. The core features suggested by the name include unusually thin or sparse hair, shorter-than-average height (short stature), and various skin changes or abnormalities. These types of features together are sometimes
At what age does OBSOLETE: Sparse hair-short stature-skin anomalies syndrome typically begin?
Typical onset of OBSOLETE: Sparse hair-short stature-skin anomalies syndrome is neonatal. Age of onset can vary across affected individuals.