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Anish A Gupta1, Swati S Gotmare2, Megha Jain1
1Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Peoples Dental Academy, Bhopal, India.
Summary
Hereditary ectodermal dysplasia (HED) is a rare X-linked disorder affecting hair, nails, and sweat glands. This report details four cases of HED with classical symptoms, emphasizing prosthetic rehabilitation and management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Dermatology
- Oral Medicine
Background:
- Hereditary ectodermal dysplasia (HED) is a rare genetic disorder affecting ectodermal structures.
- Key manifestations include hypotrichosis, hypohidrosis, and hypodontia.
- Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is the most common subtype, often X-linked recessive.
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