Symptoms of ichthyosis, dryness and roughness are the most common

There are many people suffering from ichthyosis. Their skin will be very dry and rough, especially in winter when the skin will become worse. The most important thing for patients with ichthyosis is to do a good job of daily prevention and care, and be sure to avoid washing with overheated water.

1. Common symptoms

Epidermal keratosis, lamellar ichthyosis, massive skin desquamation, erythema, scales, skin edges warping, skin allergy, acral keratosis

The main symptoms are dry and rough skin on the extensor side of the limbs or trunk, accompanied by diamond-shaped or polygonal scales, which look like fish scales or snake skin. In severe cases, the skin becomes chapped and the epidermis becomes stiff, leading to sparse body hair and abnormal sweating, which causes an imbalance in the body's water metabolism and affects the endocrine system.

2. Histopathological changes:

1. Dominant hereditary ichthyosis: moderate hyperkeratosis of the epidermis, with thinning or disappearance of the granular layer;

2. Sex-linked ichthyosis vulgaris: hyperkeratosis, normal or slightly thick granular layer;

3. Epidermolysis and hyperkeratosis ichthyosis: hyperkeratosis, epidermal cell loosening, and granular degeneration.

3. Daily prevention of ichthyosis

1. Avoid irritation such as hot water, detergents and scrubbing, and apply moisturizer frequently.

2. For external use of Western medicines that are oily, protective or keratolytic, the following drugs may be used as appropriate.

Urea cream softens the skin and prevents chapped hands and feet. It is effective for ichthyosis vulgaris. Apply externally to affected areas 2 to 3 times a day.

Cod liver oil ointment is used to treat ichthyosis vulgaris by applying it to the affected area 1 to 2 times a day.

Apply retinoic acid cream or ointment (0.025%; 0.1%) to the affected area to treat ichthyosis and keratosis pilaris twice a day.

3. Oral western medicines are mainly vitamin A drugs, such as: vitamin A, vitamin A acid, and Diyin tablets.

4. Because this disease is related to genetics, there is currently no good cure. Patients should build up confidence, persist in treatment, and maintain a good mood.