At 18 months old, Asher wasn’t showing signs of teeth development. Dental x-rays confirm that he has two upper teeth that have not ruptured, and those tooth buds are conical in shape. He has no other tooth buds present. This otherwise happy and healthy little blonde boy also has sparse hair, eczema flare ups, and he can’t produce sweat from his neck up. All classical signs of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED).
Fever and Ectodermal Dysplasias
By Tim Fete, M.D., M.P.H. and Clayton Butcher, M.D. Fever and ectodermal dysplasia can be tricky for parents. Your child is running a temperature and acting a little lethargic. Is he getting sick? Or, is he overheated because he doesn’t sweat correctly? Should you treat the fever? Should you call your doctor? All of these…
How Hair Made Me Confident
Charlotte Smith knows what it’s like to be a young woman with thin hair. Learn her best hair tips and how having hair has changed her.
Research Shows Effects of COVID-19 with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
A team of researchers have published findings from the first longitudinal study of COVID-19 and HED. Find out what the risks and what they recommend to prevent them.
A Day in the Life: Living with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Meet, Quiel Barrameda, a 35-year-old man from the Philippines who was born with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED). Learn how he stays cool and overcame major challenges with the love and support of his family.
The Olive Kids Don’t Sweat It
Auggie and Dakota Olive have hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, but they don’t sweat it. Hear how they overcame multiple obstacles and swam their way to the national championships.
When Your Child Is Diagnosed With Failure To Thrive
It’s not easy when your child is not growing as expected. You want them to be healthy. A mom shares her emotional journey with her toddler who has failure to thrive (FTT) and hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia. Explore a new resource the NFED offers for FTT.
This Will Change You in the Best Way
The Fenoglio / Fodor family is showing their son Jackson how proud they are of him by volunteering. They believe in supporting your family. And for them, the NFED is family.