Collodion baby, rare genodermatosis. Case report

Abstract

mutations that alter the formation of the epidermis and the cornification processes. The term collodion baby defines a dermatosis of the newborn, characterized by a thick membrane that covers the body surface. The case is presented with the aim of showing the importance of diagnosis from the early stages of the disease in a newborn. A one-day-old newborn, wrapped in a thick and shiny membrane similar to cellophane, compresses structures such as: eyes, nose, earlobes, mouth, hands and feet. Without family history of previous genetic diseases. The diagnostic evaluation is through the clinical method. It is evident how early diagnosis and timely treatment of this rare genodermatosis can avoid complications, such as secondary infection and favor better genetic counseling and efficient quality of life.