Clifford Anekealmost 7 years ago
Ichthyosis
Harlequin ichthyosis is a severe genetic disorder that mainly affects the skin.The newborn infant is covered with plates of thick skin that crack and split apart. The thick plates can pull at and distort facial features and can restrict breathing and eating.Mutations in the ABCA12 gene cause harlequin ichthyosis.This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern.
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almost 7 years ago
Anti-inflammatory and vitamin A derivative can help, but it can't be cured. Deadly thuo
almost 7 years ago
Depends on the disease management and the type of ichtgyosis. With better management , infected persons can live longer and look better.
