A rare case report on colloidion baby syndrome with severe ectropion in neonates
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research and Review - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Colloidion baby is a name given to baby born yellow, scaly wax like covering the baby. It is also known as lamellar icthyosis and is an inherited disorder present through birth. The disorder is a social stigma to the society. As the child ages, the hyperkeratosis can alter with normal body perspiration mechanismand lead to heat intolerance and possible heat shock.
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Prashant Kumar,, Manvi Bhatia
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