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    Glossary Harlequin Ichthyosis

    rare genetic disorder causing thick, scaly skin and severe complications

    Harlequin Ichthyosis is a rare genetic disorder characterized by thick, scaly skin that forms large, diamond-shaped plates separated by deep cracks. This condition is caused by mutations in the ABCA12 gene, which is crucial for the normal development of the skin barrier. Affected newborns often face severe complications, including dehydration, infections, and respiratory difficulties, requiring intensive medical care.

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      research Care of the newborn with ichthyosis

      49 citations , January 2013 in “Dermatologic Therapy”
      This review discusses the varying neonatal presentations of Mendelian disorders of cornification (ichthyosis) based on phenotypic groups but reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest categorizing these presentations to guide diagnosis and treatment.

      research Harlequin fetus with abnormal lamellar granules and giant mitochondria

      34 citations , June 1992 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”
      In this case study, electron microscopy revealed that harlequin ichthyosis involves giant mitochondria in keratinocytes and abnormal lamellar granule development, which may contribute to pathogenesis through altered lipid metabolism.

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