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Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Review, Yasemin Yavuz, Mehmet Sinan Doğan, Myroslav Goncharuk-Khomyn Dec 2021

Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Review, Yasemin Yavuz, Mehmet Sinan Doğan, Myroslav Goncharuk-Khomyn

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Ectodermal dysplasia is a complex group of genetic disorders identified through the abnormal development of ectodermal structures. It is a genetic disorder that affects the development or functions of tissues such as the teeth, hair, nails, and sweat glands.

Methods: This review aimed to introduce the outcomes and increase awareness of ectodermal dysplasia reviewing by the literature.

Results: The characteristic features of this disease, including hypodontia, hypohidrosis, and hypotrichosis, have been discussed.

Conclusions: Ectodermal dysplasia is a heterogeneous group of hereditary disorders with similar clinical findings. It leads to the development of tissue malformations and …