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The ectodermal dysplasias are inherited disorders that involve abnormalities of two or more ectodermal structures such as the hair, teeth, nails, sweat glands, cranial-facial structure, digits and other parts of the body. There are more than 150 different types.
How do members experience ectodermal dysplasia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ectodermal dysplasia*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for ectodermal dysplasia*
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The ectodermal dysplasias are inherited disorders that involve abnormalities of two or more ectodermal structures such as the hair, teeth, nails, sweat glands, cranial-facial structure, digits and other parts of the body. There are more than 150 different types.
Common symptoms reported by people with ectodermal dysplasia
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for ectodermal dysplasia
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