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. ... In rare cases, adults can develop ichthyosis vulgaris even if they don’t carry the defective gene.

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

Ichthyosis vulgaris is a high unmet need with no FDA-approved treatment option and affects approximately ... Azitra has initiated a first-in-human study of ATR-12 for adult Netherton syndrome ...

Ichthyosis vulgaris, the most common form of inherited ichthyosis, is characterized by a deficiency in filaggrin breakdown products. [4,6] Xerosis can cause cutaneous discomfort and concerns about ...