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Ectodermal Dysplasia
Alternate Names : Anhidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
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Ectodermal Dysplasia Treatment
There is no specific treatment for this disorder. Cosmetic and functional improvements can be made through the use of wigs in the absence of scalp hair and dentures to replace missing and defective teeth. Synthetic tears may be necessary to replace normal tearing and prevent drying of the eyes. The nose may have to be irrigated frequently to remove purulent debris and prevent infection.
Temperature control is a constant problem. Affected people require a cooler climate and may require frequent cooling water baths or sprays to maintain a normal body temperature. (Water evaporating from the skin replaces the cooling function of sweat evaporating from the skin.)
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• Definition
• Ectodermal Dysplasia Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Ectodermal Dysplasia Symptoms & Signs
• Ectodermal Dysplasia Prevention
• Ectodermal Dysplasia Diagnosis & Tests
• Ectodermal Dysplasia Treatment
• Ectodermal Dysplasia Prognosis
• Ectodermal Dysplasia Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Febrile Seizures
Tests & Exams
• Biopsy
• Skin Lesion Biopsy
Other Topics
• Body Temperature Normals
• Chronic
• Heat Intolerance
• Nasal Discharge
• Respiratory
• Sweating - Absent
• Sweating - Excessive
Review Date : 11/17/2003
Reviewed By : Douglas R. Stewart, M.D., Division of Medical Genetics, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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