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Ichthyosis vulgaris
Ichthyosis vulgaris is an inherited skin disorder that causes dry, scaly skin. It usually responds well to heavy moisturizing creams and ointments.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this
14 year experience in family medicine
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A 40-year old asked:
I have ichthyosis vulgaris. What is the best cream for this?
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A 24-year old asked:
what is pemphigus vulgaris?
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A 25-year old asked:
What is the cause of pemphigus vulgaris ?
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A 24-year old male asked:
Is vitiligo vulgaris treatable..does it stops from spreading?
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A 45-year old asked:
What is the autoimmune disorder pemphigus vulgaris?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Does ozone therapy help in treatment of pemphigus vulgaris?
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A 46-year old asked:
Can there be any treatment for the skin disease pemphigus vulgaris?
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A 24-year old female asked:
My nephew has achthyosis vulgaris, it waz noticed wen he was 3 mnths. Both of his parents dont have it. Will his children also get it?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Hi..my aunt has pemphigus vulgaris and she took prednisolon for it but her condition is worsening is there any treatment substitutes corticosol.thanks?
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A 47-year old asked:
Should I see a doctor for acne vulgaris?
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A 48-year old asked:
Can acupuncture treat pemphigus vulgaris?
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A 41-year old asked:
What age does acne vulgaris disappear usually?
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A 17-year old male asked:
I have acne vulgaris and I have been struggling for 3 weeks to get rid of it. Lets just say I have 1 week to get rid of it. Please help?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Can I use (Ben-Oxide) to remove the Acne Vulgaris in my face while my skin is oily ?
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A 40-year old asked:
Should i take yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) tablets for vulgaris?
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A 47-year old asked:
Im suffering from acne vulgaris. how do I get rid of ugly black heads on my nose?
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A 17-year old female asked:
My dermatologist prescribed a cream for "acne vulgaris" it says it takes 6 weeks to notice difference but it hasn't seemed to help any ideas?
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A 24-year old male asked:
My cousin was diagnosed with pemphigus vulgaris.She is on steroid and imuran (azathioprine) therapy since last two years but not recovering completely.Please help.
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A 42-year old male asked:
I have pemphigus vulgaris and I am treating it with mycophenolate and prednisone. Currently, i have scabs on my scalp that apears to not heal. What is causing this not to heal? The prednisone?
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A 41-year old asked:
What are the chances of getting ichthyosis?
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A 37-year old asked:
What is x-linked ichthyosis?
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A 43-year old asked:
What is Harlequin ichthyosis?
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A 46-year old asked:
What are the symptoms of harlequin ichthyosis?
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A 35-year old asked:
Could you explain what is harlequin ichthyosis..?
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A 28-year old female asked:
An easy explanation as to what causes harlequin Ichthyosis?
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A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Harlequin ichthyosis?
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A 30-year old asked:
What kinds of ichthyosis can a child have?
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A 48-year old asked:
How can I know if I have harlequin type ichthyosis?
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A 39-year old asked:
Can you tell me how common is harlequin type ichthyosis?
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A member asked:
Can a person with ichthyosis donate blood?
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