self-healing collodion baby

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Disease Overview

Self-healing collodion baby (SHCB) is a minor variant of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI) characterized by the presence of a collodion membrane at birth that heals within the first weeks of life.


Synonyms

  • SHCB
  • SICI
  • self-improving collodion baby
  • self-improving congenital ichthyosisSHCB
  • SICI
  • self-improving collodion baby
  • self-improving congenital ichthyosis