Ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome: A case report and review of cases reported from India

Abstract

Ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome is characterized by the triad of follicular keratotic papules, total to subtotal alopecia, and photophobia. We hereby report a case of IFAP syndrome in a 1-year-old boy who presented with all these classical features along with hyperkeratotic plaques over knees, plantar keratoderma, and umbilical hernia. Also, literature review of cases reported from India is being presented.

Keywords

• alopecia
• ichthyoses follicularis
• photophobia