Ichthyosis
Home Remedies Solution on 27th, 2008 Ichthyosis is a fish like scales condition of the skin due to its dryness. Usually starts in childhood brought about my genetic defect that can be inherited from parents.
This type of condition is not contagious. However, often bring severe cosmetic problem for an affected person. Due to abnormal balance of skin renewal and shedding off, the skin surface resembles like the fish scales. Thus, the function of the skin compromises as protector from harmful rays from the sun and as shield for infection, dehydration and body temperature regulation.
Most people affected with such condition have ichthyosis vulgaris, which is the mildest form of the disease.
Types
Ichthyoids acquisita - acquired
Congenital ichthyosis – inherited from parents
Types of Congenital ichthyosis include:
- Ichthyosis vulgaris
- X-linked ichthyosis
- Ichthyosis lamellaris
- Netherton’s syndrome
- Harlequin type ichthyosis
- Sjögren-Larsson syndrome
- Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis
Causes
- Hereditary or inherited from parents
- Exposure to cold and dry weather
- Acquired due to bacterial or fungus infections
Symptoms
The skin shows different pattern of flaking as a reaction that depends on the type of genetic abnormality that causes such type of illness.
Some of the symptoms are as follows:
- Mild itching of the skin
- Severe dryness of the skin with flaking
- Wax buildup in the ears, causing hearing difficulties
- Body odor, since the spaces under and between skin flakes can trigger the proliferation of bacteria or fungus
Individuals with ichthyosis vulgaris also contracts allergic reaction like asthma, eczema, and nasal congestion. Symptoms usually get worse during winter months and/or dry climates. Warm weather and humidity can lessen the condition of having fish like skin of an affected person.
Treatment
Alpha hydroxy acid lotions:
Apply in the affected area, helps to retain moisture in the skin
Water:
Consume more water everyday to combat dehydration
Moisturizers:
Apply in the skin after bathing
Prevention
Have an adequate sunlight everyday
Eat vegetables rich in vitamins that enhances skin regenerations
Use mild soap in taking a bath rather than those of with harmful chemical ingredients
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Dear Sir/Madam
I am, the undersigned, an Iranian person 45 years old. I am writing concerning my illness to get some help for treatment. My illness is Lamellar Ichthyosis. I am sending this email to explain my condition. My illness is Lamellar Ichthyosis. I was sick in born. I went to Akademiska sjukhuest Uppsala University Hospital in Swedn for treatment in 2001. They prescried LPL (P<0.001) and LPE (P<0.01). This ointment was very useful. After two weeks, I came back to Iran. They sent this ointment for me but due some custom ’s problem I could not reciev it. They can not (University Hospital in Swedn) other help for me. Iranian doctor prescribed a tablet (Neotgason) and I could not find the ointment or the quality was not suficiant. Now, after 6 years I have lost all of my teeth and oftenly I have to get medical exam as a side-effect of this medicine.
I would appreciate if you could help me in any way, as I disappointed from Iranian treatment.
Yours sincerely
Ali
P.S. I am ready for any medical exam or treatment in this concern outside of Iran.
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Ali (Who am I?) — September 4, 2008 @ 7:55 am