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What are ectodermal dysplasias?
The ectodermal dysplasias are inherited disorders that involve defects in the hair, nails, sweat glands and teeth. When a person has at least two types of abnormal ectodermal features—for example, malformed teeth and extremely sparse hair—the individual is identified as being affected by ectodermal dysplasia.
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Groundbreaking Treatment for XLHED in Development
EspeRare and Pierre Fabre are conducting a clinical trial to test the first potential treatment before birth for x-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (XLHED). The Edelife Clinical trial has sites in six different countries.
Early results showed that six boys who received the prenatal treatment sweat normally and have other improved symptoms. The trial is seeking up to 20 participants. Do you qualify?
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