Endocrine Abstracts

Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the faulty development of the ectodermal structure, resulting in most notably anhydrosis/hypohydrosis, hypotrichosis and hypodontia. Affected individuals tend to have sparse scalp and body hair (Hypohidrotic), absent teeth (hypodontia) or small and pointed teeth. HED is associated with distinctive facial features including a proeminent forehead, thick lips, and flattened bridge of the nose. The...