Lamellar ichthyosis- type 2
Overview
A very rare disorder where an infant is born covered with a transparent membrane which sheds to reveal red scaly skin patches of varying sizes. Type 2 is distinguished by the location of the genetic defect - chromosome 2q34
Symptoms
* Red skin * Scaly skin * Colloidon membrane at birth * Upturned eyelids * Heat intolerance
Diagnosis
signs and symptoms for Lamellar ichthyosis, type 2 has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Lamellar ichthyosis, type 2 signs or Lamellar ichthyosis, type 2 symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Lamellar ichthyosis, type 2 may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Lamellar ichthyosis, type 2 symptoms.