Title: Collodion Membrane with Associated Abnormalities

Authors: Dr Shikha Sharma, Dr Mudita Gupta, Dr Kuldeep, Dr GR Tegta

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i2.15

Abstract

Collodion baby is a Geno dermatosis in which neonate’s whole body is covered with thick shiny translucent waxy skin termed as collodion membrane. We here report a male newborn with collodion membrane with hypospadias and alopecia and inguinal hernia.

Keywords: Neonate, Collodion Baby, Inguinal hernia.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Mudita Gupta

Dept of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy

Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

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