Collodion baby: An update with a focus on practical management

Collodion baby is an uncommon clinical presentation of several genetic conditions, primarily disorders of cornification. The severely compromised epidermal barrier presents the greatest challenge during the newborn period and advances in neonatal care have significantly improved the prognosis. This...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2012-12, Vol.67 (6), p.1362-1374
Hauptverfasser: Prado, Renata, MD, Ellis, Lixia Z., MD, PhD, Gamble, Ryan, MD, Funk, Tracy, MD, Arbuckle, Harvey Alan, MD, Bruckner, Anna L., MD
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Zusammenfassung:Collodion baby is an uncommon clinical presentation of several genetic conditions, primarily disorders of cornification. The severely compromised epidermal barrier presents the greatest challenge during the newborn period and advances in neonatal care have significantly improved the prognosis. This review summarizes the clinical characteristics, complications, outcomes, and differential diagnosis of the collodion baby. A practical approach to management based on the literature and clinical experience is presented.
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1016/j.jaad.2012.05.036