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Description: Synonyms Combined Mesoectodermal Dysplasia DHOF Ectodermal and Mesodermal Dysplasia with Osseous Involvement Ectodermal and Mesodermal Dysplasia, Congenital FDH Focal Dermal Dysplasia Syndrome Focal Dermato-Phalangeal Dysplasia FODH Goltz Syndrome Goltz-Gorlin Syndrome Focal Dermal Hypoplasia is a rare form of ectodermal dysplasia that is thought to be inherited as an X-linked dominant genetic trait with lethality in males. It is found primarily in females. This disorder is characterized by skin abnormalities in which there are underdeveloped areas of skin that form streaks or lines and tumor-like herniations of fat on the skin. Skeletal, facial, dental, ocular and soft tissue defects are also present.