Harlequin Type Ichthyosis 3
Posted on
January 12, 2012 by
bigoak
This is an unfortunate rare genetic illness that has a very grim prognosis, usually. Most babies born with it do not survive. This is because the condition itself causes very stiff skin, which can restrict the baby’s breathing and cause the baby unable to suckle. Also, babies born with this illness often contract infections, because their skin can harbor a lot of bacteria.