Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, Congenital
Designation for several severe forms of ichthyosis, present at birth, that are characterized by hyperkeratotic scaling. Infants may be born encased in a collodion membrane which begins shedding within 24 hours. This is followed in about two weeks by persistent generalized scaling. The forms include bullous (HYPERKERATOSIS, EPIDERMOLYTIC), non-bullous (ICHTHYOSIS, LAMELLAR), wet type, and dry type.
Subtype terms (3)
More specific conditions that are subtypes of Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, Congenital in the MeSH hierarchy.
- Hyperkeratosis, Epidermolytic
2 drugs approved
- Ichthyosis, Lamellar
5 drugs (3 approved, 2 experimental)
- Netherton Syndrome
11 drugs (4 approved, 7 experimental)
Drugs by status
Phase 2 trials (1)
Organizations
Organization Involved with Phase 4 Indications (1)
Organization Involved with Phase 3 Indications (1)
Organization Involved with Phase 2 Indications (7)
Organization Involved with Other Experimental Indications (3)