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Harlequin type ichthyosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Harlequin syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harlequin syndrome is a condition characterized by asymmetric sweating and flushing on the upper thoracic region of the chest, the neck, and the face. The exact cause is unknown, but may be attribute...
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Images in Clinical Medicine from The New England Journal of Medicine -- Harlequin's Darker Side ... Harlequin's syndrome typically is considered to be an idiopathic, benign condition causing localized failure of the upper thoracic sympathetic chain, with sparing of the first (oculomotor) thoracic segment.
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Harlequin fetus syndrome is the most severe form of congenital ichthyosis, which causes the keratin layer in human fetal skin to thicken.
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I was browsing tru Youtube's videos when I stumbled upon this video of a baby which has a rare skin disorder called Harlequin Ichthyosis. This skin disorder results in the baby's skin containing massive diamond-shaped scales and will be reddish in color.
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Most likely your vascular surgeon is using the phrase "harlequin syndrome" to describe only the facial flushing/redness you see following excercise. Morever, in your case it may be of vascular and not neurological origin.
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