Lamellar ichthyosis
Lamellar ichthyosis is a rare skin condition passed down through families (inherited), which affects a newborn. The baby's skin appears scaly, and layers of skin are shed (fall off).
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Review Date:
10/16/2006
Reviewd By:
Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.