X-linked Syndromic Ichthyosis

Ichthyosis IFAP (Follicular Atrichia Photophobia)


  • Beginning: Birth / Childhood.
  • Clinical picture: Moderate / Severe.
  • Syndromic: It does affect other organs.

Follicular ichthyosis-atrichia-photophobia (IFAP) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by follicular ichthyosis, alopecia, and photophobia.

It is usually more common in males.

In some cases, it may develop intellectual disability, short stature, microcephaly, seizures, or other anomalies. More information available on Orphanet.