Ichthyosis
A group of skin disorders characterized by dry, scaly, or thickened skin.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging rarely required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Most cases of ichthyosis are inherited, but some types develop in association with genetic syndromes or diseases, such as Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Symptoms depend on the type of ichthyosis. The most common symptoms include pain and dry, scaly skin.
Medications containing salicylic acid or urea may relieve dryness and ease scaliness. Severe cases may need vitamin A derivatives called retinoids.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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6 days ago · Harlequin-type ichthyosis is a genetic disorder that results in thickened skin over nearly the entire body at birth. The skin forms large, ...
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Sep 12, 2024 · Autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI) is a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized primarily by abnormal skin scaling over the whole body.
Sep 19, 2024 · FIRST is here for all those with ichthyosis and related skin types. Find your resources here: https://www.firstskinfoundation.org/resources #ichthyosis # ...
Sep 12, 2024 · Lamellar ichthyosis (LI) is a chronic disease, mostly caused by mutations in the TGM1 gene, marked by impaired skin barrier formation.
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7 days ago · Pattern of ichthyosis is identical to pattern of skin involvement in nonbullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma." Fig 3.—Hematoxylin-eosin-stained frozen ...
