Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Case Report in a Seven Year Old Nigerian Child

Abstract

Hypohidroitic ectodermal dysplasia is a rare genetic disorder that causes defect in the development of two or more tissues derived from embryonic ectoderm. There is no cure for the disease at present but affected individuals can live a normal life span if the disease is detected early and appropriate supportive treatment instituted. We report a rare case of hypohidroitic ectodermal dysplasia in a 7- year old Nigerian boy as well as highlight challenges in the management of this rare genetic disorder in a resourceconstrained setting.