Treatment:

There is no specific treatment for this disorder.

Some things you can do include:

• Wear a wig and dentures to improve appearance.
• Use artificial tears to replace normal tearing and prevent drying of the eyes.
• Spray the nostrils with saline nose spray often to remove debris and prevent infection.
• Live in a cooler climate and take cooling water baths or use water sprays to keep a normal body temperature (water evaporating from the skin replaces the cooling function of sweat evaporating from the skin).

Expectations (prognosis):

Having ectodermal dysplasia will not shorten your life span, but you must pay constant attention to temperature regulation and other problems associated with this condition.

Complications:

• Brain damage caused by increased body temperature
• Seizures caused by high fever (febrile seizures)

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if your child shows symptoms of this disorder.