Open AccessManagement of a collodion baby – Our experience
Author(s) -
Anjana Somanath,
Kunjumani Sobhanakumari,
Rony Mathew,
Robert Mathew
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of skin and sexually transmitted diseases./journal of skin and sexually transmitted diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2994-6026
pISSN - 2582-3175
DOI - 10.25259/jsstd_31_2019
Subject(s) - ichthyosis , acitretin , collodion , congenital ichthyosis , lamellar ichthyosis , dermatology , medicine , dyskeratosis , keratolytic , hyperkeratosis , biology , genetics , membrane , psoriasis
Collodion baby is a transient condition in newborns where they are covered in a taut, shiny membrane. Later, it can evolve into any form of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis or other ichthyosiform syndromes. Retinoids are one of the most effective therapeutic modalities for ichthyosis and have been found to be safe in neonates. Hence, early and judicious use of retinoids can significantly improve the quality of life in severe ichthyosis. Herein, we report a case of congenital ichthyosis which showed an excellent response to acitretin therapy.