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I am by no means an expert, but I was just researching this genetic disease and found that there are cases of affected individuals living past the expected less-than-one-week lifespan. The oldest affected person is Nusrit Shaheen, born in the late 1980s (1986, maybe?). It is not curable, and it is extremely difficult to keep under control, but it has been done.
I hope this helps, and again, I'm merely a student who has been reading up on this- so if anyone want to improve upon my answers, please don't hesitate!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes, you certainly can. And unfortunately mortality rates are extremely high for this genetic disease. Some of the most common causes of death are dehydration and infection (the skin is cracked and is not a good barrier against bacteria.)
Keep in mind that this disease is genetic, and only those with two sets of the mutated gene(s) in question are "affected." Those with just one are considered carriers, but do not display the symptoms and are not at risk of dying from the disease.
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How common is Harlequin type ichthyosis?
Incredibly rare, there have been about 100 reported cases in the history of the disease.
What is the deadliest skin diseases?
Harlequin Ichthyosis Epidermolysis Bullosa Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Scleroderma Leishmaniasis
The disease ichthyosis causes what to happen?
Scaly Skin
Harlequin ichthyosis do they have a cure for for it?
no i don't think so i believe doctors prescribe special mosturizer and acne medicine but not just any kind, its special i forget what it was called
Is harlequin-type ichthyosis caused by nuclear reactions?
Nuclear radiations can cause genes mutations. Therefore, ichtyosis which occurs because a certain gene mutation can be caused by nuclear radiations.
What is lamellar ichthyosis?
Hello, I see you are asking "What is lamellar ichthyosis type 1 and type 2?" Lamellar ichthyosis is a rare genetic skin disorder. For more information, you can visit this URL - skincarehealthcenter. com/condition/lamellar-ichthyosis-type-1-and-type-2/c/25854
What is ichthyosis?
a hereditary skin disease in which the epidermis continuously flakes off in large scales or plates.("Dictionary.com")
What is ichtyosis?
Derived from two Greek words meaning "fish" and "disease," ichthyosis is a congenital (meaning present at birth) dermatological (skin) disease that is represented by thick, scaly skin.
Is there a cure for the Harlequin Baby Syndrome?
Most infants die within a short time due to skin infections. The modern science has found ways to grow the harlequin child's regullary, so some are in the adult age. There is no cure for the disease, but the effects will start getting weaker in old age.
What is Harlequin F.C.'s motto?
Hello, I see you are asking "What are the causes for doc 6 (harlequin type)?" Harlequin ichthyosis is caused by changes (mutations) in the ABCA12 gene, which gives instructions for making a protein that is necessary for skin cells to develop normally. It plays a key role in the transport of fats (lipids) to the most superficial layer of the skin (epidermis), creating an effective skin barrier. For more information, you can visit this URL - skincarehealthcenter. com/condition/doc-6-%28harlequin-type%29/c/9944
When was ichthyosis discovered?
1731
Picture of a baby with harlequin disease?
It was born in Arabia and is true not fake,It was even in the news, born this year in 2010......
