The NFED is proud to have funded the first comprehensive investigation of the natural course of XLHED, the most common ectodermal dysplasia, from birth until the age of five years.
Findings from this Natural History Study were recently published in the Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. Read more to learn what they found and how the data will be used for the upcoming clinical trial.
Testing a Non-invasive Way to Diagnose XLHED In Utero
Dr. Angus Clark is investigating a new, noninvasive way to diagnose x-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in utero. His findings could help facilitate the upcoming clinical trial for treatment. We are proud to fund this work.
Volunteers Needed for Ongoing AEC/EEC Research
Volunteers are needed for ongoing research to design novel therapies for the treatment of skin and cornea lesions that occur in individuals with ankyloblepharon-ectodermal defects-cleft lip and/or palate (AEC) syndrome or ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting (EEC) syndrome. The National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias has supported this research led by Maranke Koster, Ph.D. at University of Colorado Denver.
Ectodermal Dysplasias Classification
By J. Timothy Wright, DDS, MS How does one best diagnose and understand the clinical manifestations of an individual or family with an ectodermal dysplasia? Furthermore, what exactly is an ectodermal dysplasia? These questions have challenged affected individuals, clinicians and scientists for over 40 years. A decade ago, the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED) embarked…
Ultrasound-Based Diagnosis of X-Linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia In Mid-Pregnancy
Researchers identified a way to diagnose x-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia noninvasively. Learn how and why it’s imporant for a new potential treatment.
Update on the XLHED Natural History Study
The NFED granted funding to Dr. Holm Schneider to help him finish the XLHED Natural History Study. Learn why this data is critical for the prenatal trial.
Incontinentia Pigmenti Researchers to Study Heart Problems
Researchers are studying whether certain heart problems might be associated with the rare genetic condition known as incontinentia pigmenti (IP). Researchers are seeking affected individuals to participate in their study.
Scientists Search for Skin Erosion Therapies
Skin erosion can be life-threatening for people affected by ankyloblepharon-ectodermal defects-cleft lip and/or palate (AEC) syndrome. Two research labs are studying to understand the molecular defects that lead to skin erosions so they can ultimately develop therapies.