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May I introduce to you: Harlequin-Type Icthiosis
Warning: there are graphic pictures in this article. Do not open it if you are sensitive to that kind of thing.
This condition basically causes the skin to grow rapidly and form large thick plates that eventually slough off. It used to be fatal in infants, since it almost always resulted in severe infection. Now, it can be managed with strict, constant hydration and removal of the outer layer of the skin.