Harlequin Disorder: Nagpur Baby Born With ‘Hard Thick Skin’ Dies

She was born with ‘Harlequin Ichtyosis’, a disorder that leads to the formation of unusually hard, thick skin.

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A baby girl born in Nagpur, Maharashtra on Saturday with unusually hard thick skin caused by a rare genetic disorder, passed away on Monday. The condition is termed ‘Harlequin Ichtyosis’.