Lamellar ichthyosis Health Article
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Lamellar ichthyosis is a rare skin condition passed down through families (inherited), which affects a newborn. The baby's skin appears scaly, and layers of skin are shed (fall off).
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Reviewer Info: Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 10/16/2006 |
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