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)

Who treats ectodermal dysplasia?

This treatment is best served by Prosthotontist and Periodontist specialists, trained experts that specialize in determining the proper dental treatment sequence for patients with ectodermal dysplasias.

What is treatment for ectodermal dysplasia?

There is no specific treatment for ectodermal dysplasia.

How is ectodermal dysplasia treated?

Treatment may include dentures or implants, special treatment for hair, nails and skin, or lifestyle adjustments to maximize comfort and health. A child with ectodermal dysplasia may encounter social and emotional challenges unique to this condition.

What is the survival rate of ectodermal dysplasia?

Survival rates ranged from 88.5% to 97.6% in patients with ectodermal dysplasia (n=71 patients, three studies) and from 90% to 100% in patients with tooth agenesis (n=178 patients, five studies).

Does ectodermal dysplasia affect mental health?

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

What causes ectodermal dysplasia?

The different types of ectodermal dysplasia are caused by the mutation or deletion of certain genes located on different chromosomes. Because ectodermal dysplasias are caused by a genetic defect they may be inherited or passed down the family line.

How many people are born with ectodermal dysplasia?

Frequency. Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is the most common form of ectodermal dysplasia. It is estimated to occur in 1 in 20,000 newborns worldwide.

What is a growth disorder?

Growth disorders are problems that prevent children from developing normal height, weight, sexual maturity or other features. Very slow or very fast growth can sometimes signal a gland problem or disease.

What is the primary feature of hypohidrosis?

A primary feature of HED is a lack of or diminished sweating (anhidrosis or hypohidrosis), resulting from underdevelopment of or partial or complete absence of certain sweat glands (eccrine glands).

What are the signs and symptoms of hypopigmentation of the face?

Many individuals with HED also have characteristic facial abnormalities including a prominent forehead, a sunken nasal bridge (so-called “saddle nose”), unusually thick lips, and/or a large chin. The skin on most of the body may be abnormally thin, dry, and soft with an abnormal lack of pigmentation (hypopigmentation).

What is hypotrichosis in hairline edema?

Abnormal sparseness of hair (hypotrichosis) is also a primary characteristic of HED, and is due to incomplete formation and reduced numbers of hair follicles. Scalp hair is usually blond or lightly pigmented; abnormally sparse, short, and fine; and, in some cases, stiff, dry, and unruly.