Characteristics of this condition include sparse hair, dry skin, unevenly spaced teeth, no wax in the ears, nasal mucus, allergies, and asthma. Skin is often lightly pigmented and thin, and prone to rashes and skin infections. The face may be flat around the nose, the nose itself may be flat, and the eyes may be dry. These conditions make children with HED highly susceptible to many infections. For example, the lack of natural secretions within the mouth and nose make children with HED highly susceptible to respiratory infections.
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