title: Ectodermal dysplasia in identical twins.
abstract: Hereditary hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) is typically inherited as an X-linked recessive trait, characterized by deformity of at least two or more of the ectodermal structures - hair, teeth, nails and sweat glands. Two cases of hereditary HED involving identical male twins, is being documented for the rarity of its occurrence with special attention given to genetics, pathophysiology, clinical, intraoral manifestations and to the methods to improve the masticatory function, the facial esthetics and psychology of patients affected by this disease.
authors: Department of Prosthodontia, Farooqia Dental College, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
authors: Gurkar Haraswarupa
authors: GH
authors: Puttaraju
authors: Paranjyothi Magadi
authors: PM
authors: Visveswariah
keywords: Hereditary hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia; X-linked; partial anodontia
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