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Review Articles On Ichthyosis Vulgaris

  It is a skin condition where the skin’s surface becomes dry, thick, and scaly. But how does this condition get diagnosed and treated? Most cases of ichthyosis are hereditary and begin in childhood. In rare instances, adults can acquire the condition as a side effect of certain medications or other medical conditions. Currently, there is no known cure for the condition, but the consistent and regular use of moisturizers and exfoliants are often enough to resolve symptoms. Ichthyosis vulgaris is a type of ichthyosis, a group of related skin conditions that interfere with the skin’s ability to shed dead skin cells, causing extremely dry, thick skin. Extremely dry, scaly skin is known as xerosis. There are more than 20 different types of ichthyosis, but ichthyosis vulgaris is considered the most common form. It accounts for nearly 95 percent of all ichthyosis cases. Ichthyosis is a relatively common condition, impacting approximately 1 in every 250 people. It usually develops in early childhood, typically between the ages of 2 and 5. Ichthyosis vulgaris is often called fish scale disease because the scales that characterize the condition look like fish scales. A doctor diagnoses the condition by looking at the skin changes and determining if anyone else in the family has a similar problem. The doctor will likely also ask about other medical issues and perform a sin biopsy or obtain a cheek cell sample. Genetic testing is also often used to confirm the condition.

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