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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
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
PO Box 8126
Gaithersburg MD 20898-8126
Phone #: 301-251-4925
800 #: 888-205-2311
e-mail: ordr@od.nih.gov
Home page: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/Default.aspx
- HITS (UK) Family Support Network
33 Fernworthy Close
Torquay
Devon Intl TQ2 7JQ
Phone #: (4-4) -01803 401018
800 #: N/A
e-mail: tgrant@hitsuk.freeserve.co.uk
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: mums@netnet.net
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
- March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains NY 10605
Phone #: 914-997-4488
800 #: 888-663-4637
e-mail: Askus@marchofdimes.com
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: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
Home page: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info
- National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias
410 East Main Street
PO Box 114
Mascoutah IL 62258-0114
Phone #: 618-566-2020
800 #: --
e-mail: info@nfed.org
Home page: http://www.nfed.org
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