Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Bloch-Sulzberger syndrome
Treatment
There is no specific treatment for IP. Treatment is aimed at the individual symptoms. For example, glasses may be needed to improve vision. Medicine may be prescribed to help control seizures or muscle spasms.
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
How well a person does depends on the severity of central nervous system involvement and eye problems.
Complications
- Delayed development
- Infections of blistered skin
Mental retardation Muscle spasticity Paralysis Seizures Walking difficulty Vision problems
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if:
- You have a family history of IP and are considering having children
- Your child has symptoms of this disorder
Review Date: 05/13/2011
Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease,
Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
