Incontinentia pigmenti

Incontinentia pigmenti (IP) is a rare X-linked dominant multi-systemic ectodermal dysplasia usually lethal in males and presenting neonatally in females with a bullous rash along Blashko's lines (BL) followed by verrucous plaques evolving over time to hyperpigmented swirling patterns. It is further characterized by teeth abnormalities, alopecia, nail dystrophy and affects occasionally the retina and the central nervous system (CNS).

Recurrent bacterial infections

Increased susceptibility to bacterial infections, as manifested by recurrent episodes of bacterial infection.


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PMID (PMCID)
1200665
FEMALE Child
Incontinentia pigmenti and defective neutrophil chemotaxis.
Dahl MV, Matula G, Leonards R, Tuffanelli DL.
Arch Dermatol. 1975;111(12):1603-5.
A child with incontinentia pigmenti and chronic erythema multiforme had recurrent bacterial infections.