Self-improving collodion baby
What is Self-improving collodion baby?
Self-healing collodion baby (SHCB) is a minor variant of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI; see this term) characterized by the presence of a collodion membrane at birth that heals within the first weeks of life.
Other condition names
- SHCB
- SICI
- Self-healing collodion baby
- Self-improving congenital ichthyosis
Inheritance type
Autosomal recessive
Prevalence
- Worldwide: <1 in 1,000 000
Age of Onset
- Neonatal
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