The EDELIFE Clinical Trial is investigating a potential treatment for boys affected by x-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (XLHED). Some of you have asked why the clinical trial is focused only on boys and not girls with XLHED. Find out why.
How Global Work Groups are Advancing Ectodermal Dysplasias Research
In 2021, we convened leaders in the medical and scientific community to envision and outline a research initiative for the next several years for the NFED. Read how scientists, care providers and patient advocates have been working together in four key areas, what they plan to achieve and what it means for the ectodermal dysplasias community.
Remembering Mary K. Richter With Great Love
Our hearts are heavy. The matriarch of our National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED) family, Mary K. Richter recently died. We know this has come as a shock for our community. Amidst our profound sadness, join us as we remember this incredible woman.
Unreliable Electricity Makes It Hard to Stay Cool in Cuba
Liliett Alarcon’s home in Cuba is filled with the joyful sounds of Caribbean music when her son is playing his drum set. But the Caribbean weather—very hot and very humid—can be tough at times for Manuel since he doesn’t sweat. Learn how Manuel is coping and how his mom. doctors and community support him.
What I Want for My Grandchildren With Ectodermal Dysplasias
Sandi Hirst is a grandma who is passionately advocating for the three generations in her family who are affected by x-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia. She doesn’t want her daughters to have to pay six figures for her grandsons’ dental care. Read this month’s Volunteer Spotlight to find out what she’s doing to help advance the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act and why.
XLHED Clinical Trial Opens in the U.S.
We have great news for XLHED families in the United States. The first site in the U.S. has opened at Washington University in St. Louis for
EDELIFE, the prenatal study for XLHED-affected boys. Learn about the treatment they are studying and how it can potentially impact XLHED symptoms, including the ability to sweat.
40 Years of Support
Andrew James’ first year of life was traumatic, requiring many ER visits for unknown reasons.
When his parents finally had a reason for their baby boy’s health challenges, ectodermal dysplasia, they turned to the NFED for support.
The NFED is proud to have supported the James family and other families like them for 40 years!
How to Prepare for and Live Your Best Sweat-Free Life
Marathon runner Adam Viccaro shares his four rules for overcoming challenges – like not sweating – to accomplish more than you ever thought possible.