Harlequin baby: Harlequin fetus

Harlequin fetus, also known as Harlequin ichthyosis, is a severe congenital condition that causes thick, rigid scales on the skin. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and implications of this rare disorder. A premature baby in Madhya Pradesh with Harlequin Ichthyosis, a rare genetic disorder causing thickened, cracked skin and distorted facial features, is fighting for life. Born at Chakghat Community Health Centre, the newborn is receiving specialized care at Gandhi Memorial Hospital. The child also ... Harlequin ichthyosis is a severe, lifelong condition that affects a newborn's skin causing dry, scaly skin. Read on for the signs, symptom, causes, and more. What is harlequin ichthyosis? Harlequin ichthyosis is a severe inherited form of ichthyosis that presents at birth as hard, thickened armour-like plates of skin covering the entire body. Harlequin ichthyosis is also called harlequin-type ichthyosis, and harlequin fetus [1]. Note that harlequin syndrome refers to a different condition characterised by asymmetrical, progressive, and segmental sweat loss (also known as progressive isolated segmental anhidrosis), and to unilateral sweating and ...