Hereditary ectodermal dysplasia: A retrospective study.

Background: Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a group of rare, inherited disorders characterized by sparse hair, missing teeth and inability to sweat.

Objective: To review and analyze cases of ED with an emphasis on clinical manifestations and parent's marriage history.

Methodology: The present retrospective study was conducted by assessing the clinical records of nineteen cases of ED, available in the archives of the department; for age, gender, family history of consanguineous marriage and clinical manifestations.