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Yukiko Ueda

Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)

Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.

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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023

About the symptom

It describes thickening of the skin with an exaggeration of normal skin markings β€” such as cracks, wrinkles, or scales β€” that gives the skin rough appearance.

When to see a doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

  • Fever

  • Melena (black stools)

  • Edema

  • Jaundice

Possible causes

  • Lichen simplex chronicus

    A skin condition involving chronic and itchy inflammation of the skin caused by repeated scratching and rubbing.

  • Psoriasis (except for pustular psoriasis)

    A skin disease caused by the immune system attacking skin cells, thought to be genetic as well as triggered by other things such as environment, illnesses and stress.

  • Scabies

    A highly contagious disease caused by Scabies mites. It can be transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, or contact with the clothes/furniture of infected persons.

  • Mixed connective tissue disease
  • Filariasis
  • Tanger disease (familial high-density lipoprotein deficiency)

Related serious diseases

  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis

    This is a serious condition that affects the skin and mucous membranes. The skin develops rashes, then blisters and peels off - it is potentially life threatening. The cause is not always clear, but may be due to a reaction to medication, or due to an infection. There may also be contributory environmental and/or genetic factors. People with a compromised immune system are at higher risk.

  • Pseudoaleseriosis / Skedosporium disease

Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom

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  • Do you have thickened and rough/scaly skin?

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Reviewed By:

Yukiko Ueda

Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)

Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.

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