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Lamellar ichthyosis - Overview
Definition of Lamellar ichthyosis:
Lamellar ichthyosis is a rare skin condition that appears at birth and continues throughout a person's life.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Lamellar ichthyosis is passed down through families (inherited). Both parents must have at least one abnormal gene to pass it to their children.
- Reviewed last on: 10/10/2010
- Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
References
Morelli JG. Disorders of keratinization. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 657.
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