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Posted On : 15 Jun 2007

I want to ask about differential diagnosis of ectodermal dysplasia and treatment.

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safy nawar

D.Dof ectodermal dysplasia are 1-alopecia areata 2-aplasi cutis congenita 3-incontecia pegminti 4-pachyonychia congenita 5-keratitis ecthyosis deafnes synderome
ED CONSSIDERD AGROUP OF HEREDITARY DISORDERS WHICH AFFECt ECTODERM OF SKIN ,HAIR ,TEETH AND SWEET GLAND
treatment is symptomatic e.g air conditioning to avoid hyperthermia.artificial tears,dental care,topical antiboitic for alopecia,surgical treatment for cleft lip and palat

17 years ago

pediatriconcall

Differential diagnosis of ectodermal dyplasia include:

Alopecia Areata
Aplasia Cutis Congenita
Focal Dermal Hypoplasia Syndrome
Incontinentia Pigmenti
Naegeli-Franceschetti-Jadassohn Syndrome
Pachyonychia Congenita

Laboratory studies do not help in diagnosis but are done to rule out various systems that may involved. Skin histopathology documents a reduction in the number of sweat glands, hair follicles, and sebaceous glands Genetic testing for hidrotic ED, X-linked recessive and autosomal dominant hypohidrotic ED, EEC syndrome, and AEC syndrome is available.

For anhidrosis, treatment consists of maintaining hydration and temperature. For patients with dental abnormatilies, Dentures may be indicated.

17 years ago

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