Ichthyosis is not more or less common in any ethnic group.

As of now, there is no way to prevent ichthyosis.

Ichthyosis is usually most common and severe over the lower legs.

A physician often can diagnose ichthyosis by looking at the skin.

For this reason it is known as common ichthyosis.

There are many types of Ichthyosis and an exact diagnosis may be difficult.

Provides support for people with ichthyosis through networking with others.

In January 2009, an international ichthyosis consensus conference will hopefully end the confusion.

The condition can resemble but is different from harlequin type ichthyosis.

As with all types of ichthyosis, there is no cure but the symptoms can be relieved.

This term is used to describe a certain type of ichthyosis, a congenital skin condition.

Genetic testing is the most specific diagnostic test for harlequin ichthyosis.

In Ecuador, she is noted for her work with children suffering from Ichthyosis.

Many people with severe ichthyosis have problems sweating due to the build up of scales on the skin.

Types of Ichthyosis are classified by their appearance and their genetic cause.

Ichthyosis caused by the same gene can vary considerably in severity and symptoms.

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Ichthyosis is a genetic disorder where there is often severe skin cracking.

Physical assessment at birth is vital for the initial diagnosis of Harlequin ichthyosis.

This deformation occurs in most babies born with Harlequin type ichthyosis.

It is characterized by scaling skin (ichthyosis) ranging from mild to severe.

"They call it congenital ichthyosis," I tell her.

Mutations in this gene are the cause of ichthyosis lamellar type 3.

All types of ichthyosis have dry, thickened, scaly or flaky skin.

The exact mutation is only known for some cases of ichthyosis vulgaris.