Ichthyosis Symptoms and Treatment
Ichthyosis Ichthyosis (pronounced "ick-thee-owe-sis")is a category of genetic skin diseases that cause dry, scaly, thickened skin. The skin serves numerous functions, including physical protection, providing a barrier to keep the skin hydrated (moisturized), protecting against infection, and assisting in to control of body temperature. In normal skin, new cells of skin form in the deepest layer of the skin- even as dead cells drop from the top layer. In ichthyosis, either dead cells spread too slowly, causing a buildup of the top dry layer, or new cells from the lower layers are produced quite gradually, allowing too much water can lose from the skin. Although there is no known cure for Ichthyosis, there are treatments that can help to improve the skin's condition. Ichthyosis Signs and Symptoms Ichthyosis symptoms include thick, scaly, dry, and cracked skin. If your child is born with ichthyosis, their skin may appear normal initially, but ...