Ichthyosis vulgaris
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common skin disorder passed down through families that leads to dry, scaly skin.Alternative NamesCommon ichthyosis; Fish... Read more » ...
Ichthyosis: A hereditary disorder of keratinization; a genetic skin diseases characterized by the presence of excessive scales ...
This can be a form of ichthyosis, which is genetic. Your dermatologist can prescribe topical prescription-strength moisturizers to help control the condition and make his skin smoother, less dry, and more comfortable.
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(2) xerosis-ichthyosis,
(3) facial pallor with infraorbital darkening,
(4) elevated serum Ige,
(5) fissures under the ear lobes,
(6) a tendency toward nonspecific hand dermatitis,
(7) a tendency toward repeated skin infections, and ...
In most cases, it is not serious if caught quickly; if not, xerosis can become Xerotic Eczema, from cracked and irritated skin, Nummular Dermatitis (discoid eczema), Ichthyosis Vulgaris, Lamellar Ichthyosis, Asteatotic Eczema (Eczema Craquele), ...
Practical reasons for dry skin: Low humidity, Home heating, Rubbing alcohol, Certain chemicals and cleaning products
Psoriasis
Eczema
Contact dermatitis
Fungal skin infection
Heatstroke
Sunstroke
Hypothyroidism
Uremia
Ichthyosis ...
Harsh weather: Excessive cold and hot weather contribute to dry skin.
Some medication: Medicines like diuretics such as Lesix remove water from the body that can cause dryness.
Ichthyosis disease: This is a rare genetic disease that may be the reason ...
 See also: Natural, Skin Care, Body, Cream, Lotion
  
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