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What is the definition of Ambras Syndrome?
Ambras syndrome is a very rare type of hypertrichosis lanuginosa congenita, a congenital skin disease characterized by excessive hair growth on the entire body, with the exception of the palms, soles, and mucous membranes. Individuals with Ambras syndrome have excessive growth of vellus (soft, fine and short) hair, especially on the face, ears, and shoulders. Facial and dental abnormalities may also be present. Ambras syndrome has been mapped to the short (q) arm of chromosome 8. It appears to follow an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance.
What are the alternative names for Ambras Syndrome?
  • Ambras syndrome
  • HTC 1
  • Hypertrichosis universalis congenita Ambras type
Who are the top Ambras Syndrome Local Doctors?
Advanced in Ambras Syndrome
Advanced in Ambras Syndrome

Adult And Pediatric Dermatology

64-05 Yellowstone Blvd, 
Queens, NY 
Experience:
21+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, French, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
Accepting New Patients

Dr. Michael Paltiel is a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Adult & Pediatric Dermatology in Forest Hills, Queens. He provides comprehensive dermatologic care for adults and children, treating acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, warts, skin cancers, and pre-cancers.In addition to medical and surgical dermatology, Dr. Paltiel is highly experienced in cosmetic procedures such as lasers, chemical peels, microneedling, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), Botox®, and dermal fillers, including Juvederm® and Restylane®. Patients appreciate his thorough, individualized approach to care.After earning his M.D. at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Paltiel completed residency training in dermatology at the University of Maryland and an internship in internal medicine at Mount Sinai. He also served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Stony Brook University, where he trained medical students and residents. His research has been published in peer-reviewed dermatology journals and presented at national and international conferences. Dr. Paltiel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ambras Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 100 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jock Itch, Pompholyx Eczema, GAPO Syndrome, and Genital Warts. Dr. Paltiel is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology. Dr. Paltiel is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Ambras Syndrome
Dermatology
Advanced in Ambras Syndrome
Dermatology

Northwell Health Physician Partners Dermatology At Lake Success

1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 300, 
Lake Success, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Ankuri Desai is an Assistant Professor for the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She is currently the Associate Program Director for the Dermatology Residency Program at Northwell as well as the Director of Medical Student Education for the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Desai completed her undergraduate studies through a combined B.A./M.D. program at the Macaulay Honors College at Brooklyn College, where she graduated summa cum laude, majoring in Biology and Psychology with a minor in History. She subsequently matriculated in the M.D./Ph.D. program at the State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, where she earned her medical degree as well as completed a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology. For her undergraduate and medical education accomplishments, Dr. Desai was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, as well as the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society, among other awards.Dr. Desai went on to complete her internship at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health at Mather Hospital, where she enjoyed being able to serve the community she grew up in. Subsequently, Dr. Desai returned to SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University to complete her dermatology training, where she served as chief resident in her final year. Dr. Desai is the recipient of numerous awards and grants for her contributions to research, community service, and academic medicine. She has authored book chapters as well as several journal articles that have been published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), among other peer-reviewed literature. She has presented her work at national and international conferences including the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Desai s clinical interests include both general and medical dermatology, as well as ethnic and adolescent concerns. Further, she has an academic interest in medical education, particularly the medical curriculum in dermatology for the School of Medicine and training our dermatology residents. She is also interested in clinical and translational research.Board certificationsDermatology - American Board of DermatologyAcademic titles Assistant Professor, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Administrative titleDirector of Medical Student Education, Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellChief ResidentState University of New York Downstate Health Sciences UniversityEducation State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University- M.D./Ph.D. Residencies State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ambras Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Comedones, Melanoma, Spider Angioma, and Ichthyosis Vulgaris.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Ambras Syndrome
Dermatology
Distinguished in Ambras Syndrome
Dermatology
7911 W Center Rd, 
Omaha, NE 
Experience:
26+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

Mary Finnegan is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Finnegan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ambras Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, and Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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