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Is ectodermal dysplasia hereditary?
Ectodermal dysplasia is a large group of inherited disorders characterised by a primary defect in hair, teeth, nails or sweat gland function, in addition to another abnormality in any tissue of ectodermal origin. These are ears, eyes, lips, mucous membranes of the mouth or nose, and the central nervRead more
Ectodermal dysplasia is a large group of inherited disorders characterised by a primary defect in hair, teeth, nails or sweat gland function, in addition to another abnormality in any tissue of ectodermal origin. These are ears, eyes, lips, mucous membranes of the mouth or nose, and the central nervous system. Ectodermal dysplasia occurs when the ectoderm of certain areas fails to develop normally. All ectodermal dysplasias are present from birth and are non-progressive. ectodermal dysplasias are caused by a genetic defect, they may be inherited or passed on down the family line.
See lessHow long does an epilepsy episode last?
An epileptic seizure that lasts longer than 5 minutes, or having more than 1 seizure within a 5 minutes period, without returning to a normal level of consciousness between episodes is called status epilepticus. This is a medical emergency that may lead to permanent brain damage or death. Status epiRead more
An epileptic seizure that lasts longer than 5 minutes, or having more than 1 seizure within a 5 minutes period, without returning to a normal level of consciousness between episodes is called status epilepticus. This is a medical emergency that may lead to permanent brain damage or death. Status epilepticus is very rare, most people with epilepsy will never have it. This condition is more common in young children and elderly adults.
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