Ichthyosis vulgaris is a skin condition where the skin’s surface becomes dry, thick, and scaly. Most cases of ichthyosis vulgaris are hereditary and begin in childhood. In rare instances, adults ...

Ichthyosis vulgaris occurs when your skin doesn’t shed its dead skin cells. This causes dead skin cells to accumulate in patches on the surface of your skin. It’s also known as “fish scale ...

Ichthyosis Vulgaris Symptoms Ichthyosis vulgaris is the most common type, affecting about 1 in every 100-250 people and accounting for about 95% of ichthyosis cases.

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MDAtopic dermatitis (the most common type of eczema) causes dry, itchy skin with rough, scaly patches. It affects up to 30% of children and 10% of adults, with ...

The patient’s medical history was significant for mild atopic dermatitis, well-controlled with triamcinolone ointment used intermittently, and a background of ichthyosis vulgaris.

Newly granted patent protects a filaggrin-secreting strain of Staphylococcus epidermidis for the treatment of ichthyosis vulgaris Ichthyosis vulgaris is a high unmet need with no FDA-approved ...

Ichthyosis is a group of genetic skin diseases that cause dry, cracked, scaling skin. A woman and her son with the condition were asked to leave a flight.

We have identified homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations R501X and 2282del4 in the gene encoding filaggrin (FLG) as the cause of moderate or severe ichthyosis vulgaris in 15 kindreds.

All about ichthyosis: Use retinoids, humidifiers, moisturisers to manage this skin disorder Ichthyosis: Early detection and proper management can greatly improve the quality of life for ...