Ichthyosis, Lamellar: eMedicine Dermatology

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Ichthyosis, Lamellar: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Lamellar ichthyosis (LI) is an autosomal recessive disorder that is apparent at birth and is present throughout life. The newborn is born encased in a collodion membrane that sheds within 10-14 days. The shedding of the ...

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Lamellar ichthyosis (LI) is an autosomal recessive disorder that is apparent at birth and is present throughout life. http://bit.ly/cOSktJ

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Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Sjogren-Larsson syndrome (SLS) is a rare autosomal recessive neurocutaneous disorder characterized by mental retardation, diplegia or tetraplegia, and congenital ichthyosis. The ichthyosis (usually evident at birth) may be seen in some patients after the first year ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Sjögren-Larsson syndrome is a genetic condition resulting in thickened, dry, rough skin, mental retardation & more. http://bit.ly/dC4eId

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Ichthyosis, X-Linked: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1965, Wells and Kerr1 first recognized X-linked ichthyosis (XLI) as a distinct entity by studying its characteristics in 81 affected males. X-linked ichthyosis is the second most common type of ichthyosis and one of ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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X-linked ichthyosis only affects males and may be associated with testicular disease. Learn more about the condition. http://bit.ly/dsFotJ

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Ichthyosis Vulgaris, Hereditary and Acquired: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hereditary ichthyosis vulgaris and acquired ichthyosis vulgaris, members of a group of cutaneous disorders of keratinization, appear similar both clinically and histologically. The term ichthyosis is derived from the ancient Greek root ichthys, meaning fish. Although ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Ichthyosis vlugaris may be acquired or hereditary, resulting in severely itchy skin. Learn more about the condition. http://bit.ly/cM7ilT

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Ichthyosis Fetalis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Ichthyosis fetalis, also known as harlequin ichthyosis (HI), is the most severe form of congenital ichthyosis. It is characterized by a profound thickening of the keratin layer in fetal skin. The affected neonate is born with ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Ichthyosis fetalis, also known as harlequin ichthyosis (HI), is the most severe form of congenital ichthyosis. http://bit.ly/cycfCj

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