Ichthyosis is a family of genetic skin disorders characterized
by dry, scaling skin that may be thickened or very thin. Ichthyosis
affects people of all ages, races and gender. The disease usually presents at
birth, or within the first year, and continues to affect the patient throughout
their lifetime.
What are some of the problems
associated with ichthyosis?
Besides the common scaling condition of the skin and depending on the severity, there may be associated psychological symptoms due to the abnormal appearance of the skin. Ichthyosis is disfiguring for most affected individuals. In addition to the numerous medical complications like dehydration, infections, chronic blistering, overheating, and rapid-calorie loss, patients with ichthyosis are subjected to psychological issues. Patients are often ostracized and concerns of isolation, low self-esteem, and depression are common due to the appearance of their visible, chronically shedding skin.Consult a dermatologist for treatment of the disease.Call 9004839333 for appointments at our clinics at Malad,Juhu and Bandra in Mumbai.
Besides the common scaling condition of the skin and depending on the severity, there may be associated psychological symptoms due to the abnormal appearance of the skin. Ichthyosis is disfiguring for most affected individuals. In addition to the numerous medical complications like dehydration, infections, chronic blistering, overheating, and rapid-calorie loss, patients with ichthyosis are subjected to psychological issues. Patients are often ostracized and concerns of isolation, low self-esteem, and depression are common due to the appearance of their visible, chronically shedding skin.Consult a dermatologist for treatment of the disease.Call 9004839333 for appointments at our clinics at Malad,Juhu and Bandra in Mumbai.
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