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http://tlc.discovery.com/tvlistings/episode.jsp?episode=0&cpi=55125&gid=0&channel=TLC
Meet two British families whose daughters were born with the rare skin
disorder Harlequin Ichthyosis; skin that is tight and constrictive - like
wearing a suit of armor. Follow four girls daily routine, as they learn how
they cope with their condition.
http://www.thedoctorslounge.net/dermatology/diseases/harlequin.htm
Harlequin type ichthyosis
Harlequin type ichthyosis, the most severe form of congenital ichthyosis, is
characterized by a thickening of the keratin layer in fetal skin. The
afflicted child is born with not skin, but massive, diamond-shaped scales.
As well, the eyes, ears, mouth, and other appendages can be abnormally
contracted. The scaly armor limits the child's movement, and because it is
cracked where normal skin would fold, it is useless for skin's primary
function - protection. Bacteria and other contaminants easily pass into the
cracks and can cause lethal infections.
The term harlequin comes from both the baby's facial expression and the
diamond-shaped pattern of the scales, which are caused by severe
hyperkeratosis. 17th century entertainers known as jesters, or harlequins,
wore costumes with diamond patterns on them, as well as a particular style
of face paint. The features of the harlequin fetus mimic this stylized
makeup, and their faces are often pulled tight into grim parodies of a
clown's smile.
The disease is also known as harlequin ichthyosis, ichthyosis congenita, and
keratosis diffusa fetalis. Sufferers are known as harlequin fetuses,
harlequin babies, or plain harlequins.
The underlying genetic and biochemical abnormalities that result in
harlequin ichthyosis are not yet completely understood. The disease is
generally thought to be recessive, so a harlequin fetus will only be born to
two parents who carry the gene. The disease can be diagnosed in the womb by
way of fetal skin biopsy.
In the past, the disorder was invariably fatal, whether due to dehydration,
infection, restricted respiration due to the armored plating, or other
related causes. The most common cause of death is systemic infection.
However, there have been improvements in care recently, and some children
have survived more than the usual few hours. It is thought that with
advancing medical care, within a few years, harlequin babies will be able to
live for up to a decade. Because of this, and the onset of political
correctness, the term harlequin baby is now preferred over harlequin fetus.
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http://tlc.discovery.com/tvlistings/episode.jsp?episode=0&cpi=55125&gid=0&channel=TLC
Meet two British families whose daughters were born with the rare skin
disorder Harlequin Ichthyosis; skin that is tight and constrictive - like
wearing a suit of armor. Follow four girls daily routine, as they learn how
they cope with their condition.
http://www.thedoctorslounge.net/dermatology/diseases/harlequin.htm
Harlequin type ichthyosis
Harlequin type ichthyosis, the most severe form of congenital ichthyosis, is
characterized by a thickening of the keratin layer in fetal skin. The
afflicted child is born with not skin, but massive, diamond-shaped scales.
As well, the eyes, ears, mouth, and other appendages can be abnormally
contracted. The scaly armor limits the child's movement, and because it is
cracked where normal skin would fold, it is useless for skin's primary
function - protection. Bacteria and other contaminants easily pass into the
cracks and can cause lethal infections.
The term harlequin comes from both the baby's facial expression and the
diamond-shaped pattern of the scales, which are caused by severe
hyperkeratosis. 17th century entertainers known as jesters, or harlequins,
wore costumes with diamond patterns on them, as well as a particular style
of face paint. The features of the harlequin fetus mimic this stylized
makeup, and their faces are often pulled tight into grim parodies of a
clown's smile.
The disease is also known as harlequin ichthyosis, ichthyosis congenita, and
keratosis diffusa fetalis. Sufferers are known as harlequin fetuses,
harlequin babies, or plain harlequins.
The underlying genetic and biochemical abnormalities that result in
harlequin ichthyosis are not yet completely understood. The disease is
generally thought to be recessive, so a harlequin fetus will only be born to
two parents who carry the gene. The disease can be diagnosed in the womb by
way of fetal skin biopsy.
In the past, the disorder was invariably fatal, whether due to dehydration,
infection, restricted respiration due to the armored plating, or other
related causes. The most common cause of death is systemic infection.
However, there have been improvements in care recently, and some children
have survived more than the usual few hours. It is thought that with
advancing medical care, within a few years, harlequin babies will be able to
live for up to a decade. Because of this, and the onset of political
correctness, the term harlequin baby is now preferred over harlequin fetus.