We empower and connect those touched by ectodermal dysplasias through education, support and research.
Our library has all sorts of information on treating and living with ectodermal dysplasias, from cosmetics and keeping cool to the search for a cure.
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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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Stories of Hope
One More
One More
A teenager with ectodermal dysplasias talks about what drives him to go “one more.” Learn what he’s surprised to say about the disorder that affects him.
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I Am
I Am
A teenager affected by ectodermal dysplasia speaks from the heart in this poignant poem. Can you relate?
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Aubrey’s Story
Aubrey’s Story
Aubrey Stratz is your typical four-year-old girl who loves dancing, unicorns and dressing up as a princess. She’s happy and healthy. She adores her big brother, Max. What’s not typical about Miss Aubrey is the rare condition that affects her, hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia. What’s even more interesting is that her her dad was diagnosed, too, but has no symptoms.
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Giraffes to Genes: Alexander’s Story
Giraffes to Genes: Alexander’s Story
Alex’s story started out just like any other story. The perfect little baby who fed well, was always normal on the growth charts and in general was a happy baby! We were also happy that he had the perfect little shaped head to be bald. You see, we did not know at the time that his extended baldness had anything to do with a rare genetic disorder, so we always joked it was a good thing his little baby head was shaped so perfectly.
Read the Full StoryUpcoming Events
- Sep 8, 2018 23rd Annual Bruno’s Golf Outing for NFED
- Sep 8, 2018 Don’t Sweat It Walk/Run – Wilsonville, OR
- Sep 16, 2018 Don’t Sweat It Walk/Run – Minnetonka, Mn.