Familial aplasia cutis congenita of the scalp without other defects in 6 members of three successive generations

Six cases of isolated aplasia cutis congenita of the scalp among family members over three successive generations are described suggesting an autosomal dominant inheritance. Five family members were examined in our clinic while one member is abroad. A review of the literature concerning isolated congenital aplasia cutis of the scalp in three or more generations is done.