Moisturizers
Prevention of overheating
Eye drops (to prevent the eyes from becoming dried out)
Systemic Retinoids (isotretinoin and acitretin are very effective, but careful monitoring for toxicity is required. Only severe cases may require intermittent therapy. )Psychological therapy or support may be required as well. Ophthalmology Consult
ENT consult
Adequate nutrition
Monitor electrolytes < Collodion baby: An update with a focus on practical management. Renata Prado MD, Lixia Z Ellis MD, PhD, Ryan Gamble MD, Tracy Funk MD, Harvey Alan Arbuckle MD, Anna L Bruckner. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2012;67:1362-1374>

See also
Ichthyosis
Congenital ichthyosiform erythrodema
Bullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma

References


== External links ==
The condition became more widely known after it was reviewed and named testicular feminization by American gynecologist John McLean Morris in 1953. People with CAIS
Georgiann Davis
Seven Graham
Eden Atwood

See also
Complete estrogen insensitivity syndrome

References
External links

InformationAn Australian parent/patient booklet on CAIS (archived)
The Secret of My Sex news article
Women With Male DNA All Female news article at ABCnews.com