What causes skin or corneal erosions in AEC or EEC syndrome? The NFED has been collaborating with Dr. Maranke Koster and her research lab to find that answer and ultimately develop new treatments. Read the latest update and what they are learning!
Pediatric Dermatologist Dedicates 26 Years to the NFED Family
Pediatric dermatologists are hard to find. Fortunately, the NFED has had an excellent one on our team in Dr. Elaine Siegfried. Read how about the impact she’s made and why she thinks the NFED is different than other organizations.
AEC Syndrome: What to Know If Your Baby is Affected
If your baby has been diagnosed with ankyloblepharon-ectodermal defects-cleft lip and/or palate (AEC) syndrome or if you suspect he or she might be affected, you have come to the right place! Here are some key things to know and resources to help you care for your baby.
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.
Launching a Major Research Campaign
We stand at an unprecedented time in history. Preliminary findings from research show great promise for eradicating two symptoms of the most common k ind of ectodermal dysplasia. It’s extraordinary! But without funding, this research study and others will not continue. We are launching the “Impact Cures, Now” campaign to raise $300,000 in the next three years for ectodermal dysplasias research.
No Longer Feel Isolated With AEC Syndrome
Learn about the Brown family’s journey when their daughter, Erin, was diagnosed with Ankyloblepharon-Ectodermal Defects-Clefting (AEC) syndrome. They also talk about how their NFED family has been a tremendous help over the last 5 years.
Important Discovery Made in AEC and EEC Research
By Maranke I. Koster, Ph.D. and Peter J. Koch, Ph.D., University of Colorado School of Medicine Since our last research update, we have been hard at work to understand the basis for skin and eye abnormalities that occur in patients affected by ankyloblepharon-ectodermal defects-clefting (AEC) syndrome and ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting (EEC) syndrome. These two ectodermal dysplasias are caused…