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Ichthyosis

Ichthyosis

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A skin disorder that leads to dead skin cells accumulating in thick, dry scales on the skin's surface. This is hereditary and can range from mild to severe.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Skin abnormalities

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very rare
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Common
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Common
Senior
60+
Common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Skin

Types of

Netherton's syndrome
Condition

Symptoms

Itchy rash
Dry or cracking skin
Rash
Red scaling rash
Thick skin

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Ichthyosis
Emollient
Antibiotic
Retinoid

Tests

Blood sugar
ANA
Lipoprotein electrophoresis
Steroid sulfatase activity

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