No Prints Left Behind: Understanding Adermatoglyphia and Ectodermal Dysplasia Have you ever felt the frustration of being unable to unlock your smartphone at the airport security checkpoint? Or maybe you've struggled with a state-required background check, only to have the scanner fail to read your fingerprints repeatedly? If so, you are not alone. For some individuals, this issue isn't just about dry skin or a faulty scanner. It's a rare condition known as Adermatoglyphia. T

You are faced with a client whose prints are naturally too faint, dry, cracked, or excessively oily due to occupation, age, or medical conditions. The law demands a high-quality, readable print for identity verification and submission, yet the client physically cannot provide one. Do you proceed with a poor-quality print that will likely be rejected (wasting the client's time and money), or do you turn the client away (failing to complete your service)?