Correct Answer - A Answer- a. Lamellar ichthyosis Explanatio | Dermatology
Correct Answer - A Answer- a. Lamellar ichthyosis Explanation- Ichthyosis is one of the most commongenodermatoses. It is characterized by dry (xerotic) scaly skin all over the body. Scales are dull-brown-black.
The basic defect is an impairment in the barrier function of skin and inability to maintain moisture. Collodion baby is the term used to denote the newborn baby with ichthyosis; the newborn baby is encased in a thick, shiny membrane coat called collodion and is seen in Lamellar ichthyosis Ref- Arvind Arora skin, 6th edition, page no 203
