The baby born at Lata Mangeshkar Hospital to the farmer couple based in Wadi might be the first Harlequin Baby born in India, according to experts. It is a very rare genetic skin disease that occurs in one out of 300,000 new born babies. The baby would require require proper moisturization throughout her life as she has cracks in her body. "Facilities for treatment of such a skin disease is still available in limited numbers. After diagnosis it was discovered that Rama had given birth to a Harlequin Baby.
Source: Mid-Day June 12, 2016 07:52 UTC