Recurrent Congenital Ichthyosis in Newborn: A Case Report

Ichthyosis refers to a relatively uncommon group of skin disorders characterized by the presence of ex cessive amounts of dry surface scales. It can be congenital or acquired. O ur patient was third child with this disorder and o ut of three none survived. In congenital ichthyosis form of disorders, routine histopathology, electron microscopy, and frozen se ctions of skin biopsy specimens may be required to determine the specific classification of disease. The mainstay of therapy includes removal of surface scales and application of a water barrier. In disabling cases, oral retinoids may reduce cosme tic disfigurement, depression, and social isolation.