Abstract

Two patients presented with skin lesions characterized by beige or grayish brown, polygonal,rhombic or sheeted scales over the body. The scales were adherent in the center, free and elevated at the edges. Some scales were thick as armor. Ectropion palpebrarum, eclabium and hyperkeratosis of palms and soles were observed in both patients. Histopathology of lesions in patient 2 revealed hyperkeratosis,hypergranulosis, acanthosis, elongation of trochanterellus, and small inflammatory infiltrates around blood vessels in upper dermis. Symptoms were relieved in both patients after treatment with oral tretinoin, topical urea cream and cod liver oil ointment. Key words: Ichthyosis, lamellar; Case reports

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