Netherton's Syndrome And Ichthyosis Linearis Circumflexa
April 1970
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Studysummary This letter describes a case of a 22-year-old woman with ichthyosis serpentina and related symptoms, suggesting it as a variant form of ichthyosis associated with bamboo hair, without necessarily including atopic features.
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The document discussed a case of a 22-year-old woman with ichthyosis serpentina, bamboo hair, periodic hair loss, atopic eczema, pulmonary tuberculosis, and asthma, suggesting a variant of ichthyosis associated with trichorrhexis invaginata (bamboo hair). It noted that atopy was present in some cases but absent in others, indicating it was not a necessary component of the syndrome. The report also mentioned a 2-year-old sister showing broken hair shafts, highlighting a potential familial link.
