- Ichthyosis Symptoms, Types, Causes, Risk Factors | NIAMS
Ichthyosis refers to a group of skin disorders that lead to dry, itchy skin that appears scaly, rough, and red The symptoms can range from mild to severe
- Ichthyosis: Types, Symptoms, Treatment - WebMD
Ichthyosis is a group of about 30 skin conditions that cause skin dryness and scaling The condition gets its name from the Greek word for fish because the skin looks like fish scales
- Ichthyosis - DermNet
Ichthyosis is a disorder of cornification, characterised by persistently dry, thickened, 'fish scale' skin There are at least 20 varieties of ichthyosis, including inherited and acquired forms
- Ichthyosis Vulgaris: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Recovery
Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common condition that causes dry, scaly skin It’s usually caused by a genetic mutation (change), but can also be associated with medical conditions or medications Mild cases may be confused with dry skin
- Ichthyosis - Harvard Health
Ichthyosis is the term for severe, persistent problems with dry skin that almost always start in childhood or infancy Ichthyosis can be genetic (inherited) or can develop later in life In a large majority of people with the disease, the cause is related to one or more genetic mutations
- Ichthyosis vulgaris: Overview - American Academy of Dermatology
Ichthyosis is a group of skin diseases that causes extremely dry, thick, and scaly skin The skin often looks like it has fish scales There are more than 20 different types of ichthyosis The most common type is ichthyosis vulgaris About 95% of people who develop ichthyosis get this type
- Ichthyosis - Dermatologic Disorders - MSD Manual Professional Edition
Ichthyosis is scaling and flaking of skin ranging from mild but annoying dryness to severe disfiguring disease Ichthyosis can also be a sign of systemic disease Diagnosis is clinical Treatment involves emollients and sometimes oral retinoids
- Ichthyosis - British Association of Dermatologists
Ichthyosis refers to a group of skin conditions that cause a widespread persistent dry, scaly skin This can range from mild to severe and is sometimes associated with skin inflammation (red or darker skin) It may be inherited (genetic) or acquired during life
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