Ichthyosis

Acquired ichthyosis

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Acquired ichthyosis tends to develop in adulthood and isn't inherited. It's usually associated with another condition, such as:

Certain medications can also trigger ichthyosis, including some medications used in targeted cancer therapy, such as vemurafenib and protein kinase inhibitors.

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Acquired ichthyosis

Acquired ichthyosis tends to develop in adulthood and isn't inherited. It's usually associated with another condition, such as: an underactive thyroid kidney disease sarcoidosis a rare condition

Ichthyosis vulgaris

Ichthyosis vulgaris is the most common type of inheritedichthyosis, affecting1 in 250-1,000 people. Signs and symptomsinclude: skin may appear normal at birth skin gradually becomes dry, rough and

Introduction

Find out about ichthyosis, a condition that causes widespread and persistent thick, dry, "fish-scale" skin.

Other types of inherited ichthyosis

Other inherited forms ofichthyosis are very rare and include: X-linked ichthyosis only affects males and includes general scaling, particularly over the limbs and trunk (torso) congenital ichthyo

Outlook

People with mild ichthyosis have a normal lifespan. However,the most severe inherited types can be life threatening. If you have inherited ichthyosis, you'll have it for life. Acquired ichthyosis may

Treating ichthyosis

There's no cure for ichthyosis, butmoisturising and exfoliating the skin daily can help prevent dryness, scaling and the build-up of skin cells. Skincare Your skin specialist (dermatologist) will be

What causesichthyosis

Most people with ichthyosis have inherited a particular faulty gene from their parent. The signs and symptoms of inherited ichthyosis appear at birth or within the first year of life. The faulty gene