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Ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome: A case report and review of cases reported from India.

Authors :
Bains, Anupama
Vedant, Deepak
Verma, Anurag
Bhardwaj, Abhishek
Nalwa, Aasma
Source :
Indian Dermatology Online Journal; Nov/Dec2019, Vol. 10 Issue 6, p686-691, 6p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome is characterized by the triad of follicular keratotic papules, total to subtotal alopecia, and photophobia. We hereby report a case of IFAP syndrome in a 1-year-old boy who presented with all these classical features along with hyperkeratotic plaques over knees, plantar keratoderma, and umbilical hernia. Also, literature review of cases reported from India is being presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22295178
Volume :
10
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Indian Dermatology Online Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
139847475
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/idoj.IDOJ_19_19