Stay up to date with the ED Society’s latest news and events. If you would like to share a story or news item with us, please email: info@edsociety.co.uk
A Potential Treatment for XLHED – April 2019
We are extremely excited to share with you some great news about our quest to develop a treatment for X-Linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia (XLHED).
EspeRare has partnered with Dermelix Biotherapeutics to develop DMX-101 as an in-utero protein replacement therapy for the treatment of XLHED. They plan to launch their pivotal study later this year. If this treatment is approved, it has the potential to be the very first in utero administered drug to correct a genetic condition before birth! Find out more.
December 2018 – Research, we need your help!
Researchers from the Centre for Appearance Research at UWE Bristol are running an online research survey for UK-based adults (18+) who have a visible difference, for example due to ED. The study is concerned with how much looks affect the way people live, and will help inform psychological support available to people with appearance-affecting conditions. It takes about 20 minutes, and participants can enter a draw for one of ten ₤10 Amazon vouchers. Take the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/looks-and-life
Support accross the world –
Happy faces in the ED office this month! A family in Kenya has received their copies of our books. After hearing about their struggle to find people who understand their condition & lack of support, we wanted to do all we could to help! – March 2019
Easy Fundraising
Don’t forget to use easyfundraising next time you shop online – every purchase you make could raise money for the ED Society.
It’s a really simple way to raise money for the ED Society through your everyday online shopping with over 3,300 retailers like Amazon, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com, eBay, Boden, and M&S and it’s completely free!
ED Christmas Party – December 2019
We are so pleased to announce that on 7th December 2019 our ED Christmas Party will be back after a 2 year break! We are so excited to begin planning and look forward to seeing so many of you again! More details will follow in the next few months! But for now – SAVE THE DATE!!
ED books –
We are very proud to have produced two books about Ectodermal Dysplasia; “Everybody’s Different” and “A Guide to Ectodermal Dysplasia”.
Everybody’s Different is an introduction to Ectodermal Dysplasia which has been designed for children aged 4+, whether they are affected by ED or not, and allows parents and schools to explain the condition in child-friendly terms.
A Guide to Ectodermal Dysplasia is an extensive 48-page booklet of information about ED for individuals, parents, families, medical professionals and other community officials in the UK.
Please have a look in our Shop for more information and how to buy.