Ichthyosis Follicularis, Alopecia, And Photophobia (IFAP) Syndrome Treated With Acitretin

August 2005 in “ JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ”

Sujay Khandpur, Ramesh Y Bhat, M Ramam

ichthyosis follicularis alopecia photophobia IFAP syndrome acitretin corneal erosions

TLDR Acitretin moderately improved skin and eye issues but not hair loss or light sensitivity in a 3-year-old with IFAP syndrome.

A 3-year-old male patient with ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome exhibited cutaneous and ocular symptoms from infancy, along with growth retardation and borderline intelligence, but no other systemic issues. Treatment with acitretin (1 mg/kg) for 6 months resulted in moderate improvement in skin conditions and corneal erosions, though there was no change in alopecia or photophobia.

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research Ichthyosis Follicularis, Alopecia, And Photophobia (IFAP) Syndrome Treated With Acitretin

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Acitretin moderately improved skin and eye issues but not hair loss or light sensitivity in a 3-year-old with IFAP syndrome.