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The Other (ED): No Prints Left Behind? Understanding Absent Fingerprints.
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

Patsy Chappell
Nov 24, 20254 min read
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