Ichthyosis follicularis-atrichia-photophobia syndrome: A rare genetic disorder characterized by loss of hair, sensitivity to light and a skin disorder. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Ichthyosis follicularis-atrichia-photophobia syndrome is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Ichthyosis follicularis-atrichia-photophobia syndrome as a "rare disease".
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