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Tay syndrome is a recessive hereditary disease characterised by trichothiodystrophy (sulfur-deficient brittle hair) with photosensitivity, ichthyosiform erythroderma, dystrophic (abnormal) finger and toe-nails, progeria-like faces (prematurely aged looking face), growth and mental retardation, infertility and variable other defects.
It is named after Dr. Tay Chong Hai, a Singaporean doctor who discovered and subsequently published a paper on it in 1971. Dr. Tay is the first doctor in South East Asia to be honoured by having a disease named after him. The Tay syndrome should not be confused with the Tay-Sachs disease.
Tay syndrome is synonymous with:
- IBIDS (ichthyosis-brittle hair-impaired intelligence-decreased fertility-short stature) syndrome
- congenital ichthyosis-trichodystrophy syndrome
- ichthyosiform erythroderma-hair abnormality-mental and growth retardation syndrome
- PIBI(D)S hair-impaired intelligence-(possibly decreased fertility)-short stature syndrome
- sulfur-deficient brittle hair syndrome
- trichothiodystrophy 2 (TTD 2)
- trichothiodystrophy-congenital ichthyosis syndrome
- trichothiodystrophy-xeroderma pigmentosum syndrome
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A Parent's Account of Trichoththiodystrophy - A personal account from a family in Australia about Sammy-Joe, who was born with this disorder. Contains an online journal and links to related sites.
Meta Description: [ A Parent's Account of Trichoththiodystrophy ]
About Andrea’s Disease - Personal history of a girl in France. [English/French]
Meta Description: [ Une page sur la maladie génétique de notre fille, la trichothiodystrophie.
A page about our daughter''s genetic disease, trichothiodystrophy. Presentation, information, liens-links ]
Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics in Oncology and Haematology - Description and links.
Meta Description: [ Trichothiodystrophy (TTD), Authors: Claude Viguié. Published in: Atlas Genet Cytogenet Oncol Haematol. ]
Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types - Provides support, information, education and advocacy for individuals and families affected by ichthyosis. F.I.R.S.T. supports research into causes, treatments and a cure for ichthyosis.
Meta Description: [ The Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types provides support, information, education and advocacy for individuals and families affected by ichthyosis. F.I.R.S.T. supports research into causes, treatments and a cure for ichthyosis. ]
Hair Shaft Defects - Trichothiodystrophy - Hair and hair disease information with answers to common questions, treatment details, book reviews, web links.
Meta Description: [ Hair and hair disease information with answers to common questions, treatment details, book reviews, web links, and more! ]
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Jeans for Genes Day - Australian member of parliament, Maria Vamvakinou, announces a day to promote awareness of genetic disorders.
Meta Description: [ Official Website of Maria Vamvakinou, MP. Federal Member for Calwell ]
Trichothiodystrophy - Doctor Alfredo Rossi and Doctor C. Cantisani - A short technical document discussing the condition. Contains enlarged photographs of damaged hair shafts, and references to other medical papers.
Yahoo! Groups : Trichothiodystrophy - Uniting parents and individals who's loved ones have the Trichothiodystrophy Syndrome
Meta Description: [ Trichothiodystrophy: Trichothiodystrophy ]
Yahoo! Groups : Trichothiodystrophy Family Contact - For families as well as patients who are looking for information, contact and support for people living and dealing with trichothiodystrophy.
Meta Description: [ TTD-support: trichothiodystrophy family contact ]
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