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Ichthyosiform erythroderma associated with generalized pustulosis

J A Langtry1, M M Carr, F A Ive

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Sunderland Royal Hospital, London, U.K.

The British Journal of Dermatology
|May 15, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Two boys born as collodion babies developed ichthyosis and pustulosis. Oral retinoids effectively treated their skin conditions, similar to generalized pustular psoriasis.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Genetics
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Collodion babies represent a rare presentation of severe congenital ichthyosis.
  • Ichthyosis and pustulosis are distinct but can co-occur in certain genetic disorders.
  • Generalized pustular psoriasis is a severe inflammatory skin condition characterized by sterile pustules.

Observation:

  • Two unrelated male infants presented as collodion babies at birth.
  • Both patients subsequently developed non-bullous ichthyosiform erythroderma.
  • Recurrent flares of generalized sterile pustulosis, resembling generalized pustular psoriasis, were observed.

Findings:

  • The clinical presentation mimicked aspects of generalized pustular psoriasis in both cases.
  • Histopathological examination confirmed non-bullous ichthyosiform erythroderma and sterile pustules.

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  • Both patients demonstrated a significant clinical improvement with oral retinoid therapy.

    • Implications:

    • This case series highlights a potential overlap between severe ichthyosis and pustular conditions.
    • Oral retinoids may be a viable therapeutic option for this specific phenotype.
    • Further research into the genetic basis and pathogenesis of this condition is warranted.