Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, Congenital

Overview

Designation for several severe forms of ichthyosis, present at birth, that are characterized by hyperkeratotic scaling. Infants may be born encased in a collodion membrane which begins shedding within 24 hours. This is followed in about two weeks by persistent generalized scaling. The forms include bullous (HYPERKERATOSIS, EPIDERMOLYTIC), non-bullous (ICHTHYOSIS, LAMELLAR), wet type, and dry type.

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Quick facts about Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, Congenital

Topic type

Condition

Category

Dermatology

MeSH classification

C16.131.831.512.400|C16.320.850.400|C16.614.492.400|C17.800.428.333.250|C17.800.804.512.400|C17.800.827.400

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