Ichthyosis-prematurity syndrome

Get in touch with RARE Concierge.

Contact RARE Concierge

Ichthyosis-prematurity syndrome

Synonyms: Congenital ichthyosis type 4 | IPS

A rare syndromic congenital ichthyosis characterized by premature birth (at gestational weeks 30-32 in general) in addition to thick caseous and desquamating epidermis neonatal respiratory asphyxia and persistent eosinophilia. After the perinatal period a spontaneous improvement in the health of affected patients is observed and skin features (vernix caseosa-like scale) evolve into a mild presentation of flat follicular hyperkeratosis with atopy.

Data from Orphanet are used to provide information on a disease's name, synonym(s), and overview.

Reference: Access aggregated data from Orphanet at Orphadata.

Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version March 2024

Newly diagnosed with
Ichthyosis-prematurity syndrome?

Our RARE Concierge Services Guides are available to assist you by providing information, resources and connections as you navigate your rare disease journey.

Get Concierge Help

Advocacy Organizations

Clinical Trials

For a list of clinical trials in this disease area, please click here.