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Absent sebaceous glands

MedGen UID:
1706541
•Concept ID:
C5139558
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Anatomical Abnormality
Synonym: Absence of sebaceous glands
 
HPO: HP:0410400

Definition

Absence of the sebaceous gland, the holocrine gland that secretes sebum into the hair follicles, or in hairless areas into ducts. [from HPO]

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CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVAbsent sebaceous glands

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PubMed

Grading and baseline characteristics of meibomian glands in meibography images and their clinical associations in the Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM) study.
Daniel E, Maguire MG, Pistilli M, Bunya VY, Massaro-Giordano GM, Smith E, Kadakia PA, Asbell PA; Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM) Study Research Group
Ocul Surf 2019 Jul;17(3):491-501. Epub 2019 Apr 22 doi: 10.1016/j.jtos.2019.04.003. PMID: 31022469Free PMC Article

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Therapy

Ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome.
Mégarbané H, Mégarbané A
Orphanet J Rare Dis 2011 May 21;6:29. doi: 10.1186/1750-1172-6-29. PMID: 21600032Free PMC Article

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