ICHTHYOSIS VULGARIS

Ichthyosis Vulgaris is a hereditary (genetic) disorderof hyperkerotic skin, which leads to dry skin.

Autosomal dominant disorder (only need one gene/from one parent to have the disorder)

Found in many atopic dermatitis individuals

Clinically is seen as excessive scaling, most often affecting the shins

Appearance of Ichthyosis Vulgaris

• Effects mainly the extremities

  • hands

  • feet

  • but spares the palms, soles, and flexure creases such as the skin between your elbows

• Skin appears "fish-scale-like" without any signs of inflammation, such as redness or itching

• found in about 0.3% of the population

  Causes of Ichthyosis Vulgaris

• genetic disease - inherited from your parents

• associated with other skin diseases, such as atopy (asthma and eczema/dermatitis)

  Treatments for Ichthyosis Vulgaris

  • bath and oil immersions

  • urea containing creams and oils

  • emollient creams