Patient's question:
Born with thin skin and no hair, the child had a fever and was hospitalized at 20 days of age. Later, it was discovered that the child did not sweat, and the local children's hospital diagnosed it as congenital ectodermal dysplasia.Doctor's answer:
Except for anhidrosis caused by congenital absence of sweat glands, which currently has no treatment options, if the condition is due to other diseases, the primary disease should be actively treated. In cases of generalized anhidrosis, individuals cannot regulate body temperature in the summer and may experience extreme discomfort. In such situations, relocating to a cooler region or adopting artificial cooling methods, such as installing air conditioning in the home, may be necessary.