J Korean Pediatr Soc.
1977 Nov;20(11):907-910.
A Case of Collodion Baby
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- A typical case of collodion baby was reported. On admission, the entire skin surface of this infant was covered with collodion-like membrane with fissures and exfoliations. Flexion contracture of all four extrimities and ectropion of both eyes were also appeared on admission. The family history and laboratory findings were unremarkable. The skin lesions were almost completely healed after application of copious amount of Vit. A cream; Prednisolone ointment and Olive oil for one month. A brief review of literatures were presented.
