2011
DOI: 10.1179/1465328111y.0000000020
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Management of harlequin ichthyosis in low-income countries

Abstract: Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is a very rare severe form of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis, usually associated with stillbirth and early neonatal death. A newborn girl with HI is described. She presented in a critical condition with severe universalis hyperkeratosis, diffuse scales and deep erythematous fissures. She received preventive systemic antibiotics and hygienic nursing with skin and eye care, feeding and appropriate hydration. She was discharged at 28 days in good general condition.

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“…The management strategy focuses on providing protection to the skin barrier, control of infections, maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance, and early initiation of retinoid therapy. 10 It requires the combined effort of a dermatologist, a neonatologist, and, in some cases, an ophthalmologist and an ENT specialist. The aim of treatment is to eliminate fish-like scales and reduce excessive irritation.…”
Section: Management and Treatmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The management strategy focuses on providing protection to the skin barrier, control of infections, maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance, and early initiation of retinoid therapy. 10 It requires the combined effort of a dermatologist, a neonatologist, and, in some cases, an ophthalmologist and an ENT specialist. The aim of treatment is to eliminate fish-like scales and reduce excessive irritation.…”
Section: Management and Treatmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…2,3,5 Koreksi defisiensi ABCA12 secara in vitro menunjukkan normalisasi produksi dan distribusi seramid dan granula lamelar. 2 Pewarisan gen secara autosomal resesif didukung laporan kasus IH dengan riwayat pernikahan pertalian darah yang dilaporkan oleh Shruthi, et al, 7 Mithwani, et al, 8 Habib, et al, 9 Rossi et Mesia, 10 dan Wulandari, et al 11…”
Section: Pendahuluanunclassified
“…8 Rossi et Mesia juga melaporkan kasus bayi IH yang selamat tanpa perawatan di ruang intensif neonatus dan tidak mendapat terapi retinoid sistemik. 10 Di Indonesia, retinoid sistemik seperti asitretin jarang tersedia dan harganya relatif mahal. 11,18 Efektivitas retinoid sistemik dalam terapi IH sulit ditentukan karena prevalensi IH sangat rendah dan peranan perawatan intensif neonatus juga sangat krusial.…”
Section: Manifestasi Klinisunclassified
“…2,3,5 Koreksi defisiensi ABCA12 secara in vitro menunjukkan normalisasi produksi dan distribusi seramid dan granula lamelar. 2 Pewarisan gen secara autosomal resesif didukung laporan kasus IH dengan riwayat pernikahan pertalian darah yang dilaporkan oleh Shruthi, et al, 7 Mithwani, et al, 8 Habib, et al, 9 Rossi et Mesia, 10 dan Wulandari, et al 11…”
Section: Pendahuluanunclassified