Collodion Baby

Abstract

At birth the infant was completely enveloped in the membrane-like collodion or baked apple. Under the membrane severe erythema was observed. Within the first 48 hours, the membrane dried, transverse fissures appeared at the lower abdomen, and lamellar desquamation of the membrane began. Erythema disappeared gradually. After 3 weeks, the envelope desquamated completely, and the skin remained normal there-after. The clinical course such as our case is comparatively rare.