Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis - Lamellar Ichthyosis Type
Other names: autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI); lamellar ichthyosis (LI) OMIM: 242300 Inheritance: autosomal recessive in most cases Incidence: 1:200,000 Key findings:
Age at first appearance: birth, usually as collodion baby Long-term course: lifelong; skin appearance may evolve early in life but generally stable thereafter; increased susceptibility to bacterial and fungal infections of skin; heat intolerance may be a problem for some Diagnostic tests: genetic testing of blood Abnormal gene(s): transglutaminase 1 (TGM1) in many cases; mutations also reported in ATP-binding cassette sub-family A member 12 (ABCA12), cytochrome P450 4F22 (CYP4F22), and ichthyin (NIPAL4). |
To learn more about ARCI-lamellar type ichthyosis, follow this link.
To learn more about Timber's ARCI Clinical Trial, follow this link.
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This information is provided as a service to patients and parents of patients who have ichthyosis. It is not intended to supplement appropriate medical care, but instead to complement that care with guidance in practical issues facing patients and parents. Neither FIRST, its Board of Directors, Medical & Scientific Advisory Board, Board of Medical Editors nor Foundation staff and officials endorse any treatments or products reported here. All issues pertaining to the care of patients with ichthyosis should be discussed with a dermatologist experienced in the treatment of their skin disorder.