Aila Umer, Nadia Zaib, Rabia Masood.
Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Case Report.
J Pak Dent Assoc Jan ;22(3):227-30.

Ectodermal dysplasia is a hereditary disorder that occurs as a consequence of disturbance in ectoderm of developing embryo. Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia or anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is most common syndrome among large group of hereditary disorders.the triad of nail dystrophy,alopecia or hypotrichosis and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis is usually accompanied by lack of sweat glands and a partial or complete absence of primary or permanent dentition. A case study of 39 year old female with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia with positive family history is presented.

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