About The Medical Condition Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma

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Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma

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Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma?

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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