Cyprian Katongo grew up in Zambia being bullied and dissed for having hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia. He endured the pain and asked God, “Why do I have this condition?” Find out not only how he endured but how he has triumphed and is sharing a message of love and hope.
Hazel Glows With Her New Teeth
Your five-year-old daughter wearing her first dentures can be surreal. Just ask Sarah Hamilton. The mom shares about how the teeth have impacted Hazel’s eating and speech and how they are having to battle their insurance to get benefits.
Born This Way
Suzanne Brown ignored her painful eyes for years, always thinking, “I’m fine.” But she wasn’t fine. In 2017, she noticed that she was going to bed earlier in the evening because “my eyes were done.” Affected by ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting (EEC) syndrome, Suzanne found a treatment that changed her life.
First Dentures for Hazel: Her Mom’s Perspective
Watching your baby girl – who is only 5 – get fitted for her first pair of dentures can be an emotional journey. Read how Sarah Hamilton is navigating the process and find out what she’s learned about her daughter, herself and ectodermal dysplasia.
Dating and Ectodermal Dysplasias
David Cory talks about the good, the bad and the “What did she just say?!” of dating if you have ectodermal dysplasia. Read about his adventures in dating and what’s he learned about opening yourself to love.
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.
I Am
A teenager affected by ectodermal dysplasia speaks from the heart in this poignant poem. Can you relate?
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.