What are the symptoms of ectodermal dysplasia?

Symptoms

• Abnormal nails.
• Abnormal or missing teeth, or fewer than normal number of teeth.
• Cleft lip.
• Decreased skin color (pigment)
• Large forehead.
• Low nasal bridge.
• Thin, sparse hair.
• Learning disabilities.

What are the symptoms of Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia?

Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) is a genetic skin disease. Common symptoms include sparse scalp and body hair, reduced ability to sweat, and missing teeth. HED is caused by genetic changes in the EDA, EDAR, or EDARADD genes.

What happens to a person with ectodermal dysplasia?

Ectodermal Dysplasia Can Also Cause the Following Medical Issues: Cleft lip and palate. Allergies and immunodeficiencies, such as increased frequencies of asthma, allergies, eczema or rhinitis symptoms. Gastrointestinal issues, such as constipation.

Can ectodermal dysplasia be cured?

Unfortunately, there is no cure for ectodermal dysplasia. Instead, the goal is to successfully manage the symptoms so that the individual can lead a healthy life and have a good quality of life. Because the symptoms vary depending on the type of ectodermal dysplasia, the treatment plan will vary with each person too.

Is ectodermal dysplasia serious?

This depends on the specific type of ectodermal dysplasia a person has. Even within each type, people can be affected differently depending on the combination of symptoms they have. Any one of the abnormalities may be mild or severe.

Is ectodermal dysplasia a disability?

If you or your child have been diagnosed with an Ectodermal Dysplasia syndrome you will be entitled to apply for the following benefits; Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

Is ectodermal dysplasia progressive?

Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) refers to a heterogeneous group of genetic disorders that cause abnormal ectoderm development. The effect is a non-progressive defect in the development of two or more tissues derived from embryonic ectoderm.

Is ectodermal dysplasia rare?

All of the 180+ different types of ectodermal dysplasias are considered “rare” because they affect less than 200,000 people in the United States.

Does ectodermal dysplasia affect mental health?

Like all genetic disorders, ectodermal dysplasias will impact one’s psychological and social well-being.