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What is ichthyosis?
Ichthyosis is a condition causing thick, dry, and scaly skin due to dead skin cell buildup. There are various types of ichthyosis, which can be congenital (the person is born with it), resulting from inherited gene mutations, or acquired later in life.
Symptoms of ichthyosis
Dry skin that gets worse or cracks in the winter months
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Scaly skin that flakes off
Welts appear when skin is scratched or rubbed
Blisters
Questions your doctor may ask to check for ichthyosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose ichthyosis
Does your dry skin get worse or crack in the winter months?
Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?
Do you have scaly skin that flakes off?
Is your skin red in places where it is exposed to friction or irritation?
Do you have blisters on your skin?
Treatment for ichthyosis
While there is no cure, proper skincare can usually manage and keep ichthyosis symptoms mild. This typically involves moisturizing and exfoliating the affected skin. A doctor may prescribe oral medication for skin treatment.
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