Have u heard of ichythosa?

This is a term in dermatology. Thanks for your help.

Ichthyosis, literally "fish like", is a group of skin disorders that cause a person's skin to have a dry, thickened scaly character. Often inherited from parental genes, this group of disorders is believed to be a result of an over-production of keratin, an important component to the outer layer of skin, nails and hair. The most common inherited forms of Ichthyosis include Ichthyosis vulgaris, Lammelar ichthyosis, and X-linked ichthyosis. Acquired ichtyosis is associated with other systemic diseases, such as hypothyroidism, hepatitis, HIV infection, and some forms of cancer like Hodgkin's lymphoma or leukemia. The term 'ichthyosis' is also sometimes used to describe milder dry skin disorders such as Xeroderma, which is neither inherited nor acquired and can result from something as simple as bathing too much.

Diagnosis and treatment for ichthyosis is broad, since there are a variety of potential causes for ichthyosis. Because of the largely genetic pathology of ichthyosis, there are only treatments that reduce symptoms and the pain and discomfort associated with scaled skin. More severe forms of ichthyosis are treated with medications that block keratin formation, such as retinoids and imidazole derivatives.

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