Is ichthyosis hereditary? Is it likely to be inherited?

Many people's skin is patchy like fish scales, which is what we often call ichthyosis. The inheritance rate of ichthyosis is particularly high. Generally, patients have such skin diseases through inheritance. They need to take good care of themselves and eat more vegetables and fruits.

1. Is ichthyosis hereditary?

Genetic characteristics: 1) The disease is generally limited to males, and it is rare for female patients to have homozygous characteristics; 2)

A male patient will pass the mutated gene to all his daughters, so 100% of these daughters are gene carriers; 3) 50% of the sons born to female carriers will receive the gene and show symptoms; 4) 50% of the daughters born to female carriers are carriers of the gene; 5) The mutated gene will never be passed directly from the father to the son, and this trait will never be passed on to the son; 6) Carrier females generally do not get the disease, but some may have mild symptoms.

2. Daily care of ichthyosis

1. When cleaning the affected area, rub it gently and do not peel off the dandruff forcibly to avoid local infection, such as redness, swelling, heat, and pain, which will affect treatment and prolong the course of the disease. If conditions permit, you can take a hot spring bath and apply skin care oils to soften the skin, reduce scaling and itching, and prevent the skin from becoming too dry. Avoid using heavily alkaline soaps and irritating drugs.

2. Eat more foods containing vitamins, such as fresh fruits and vegetables. Generally speaking, patients with ichthyosis should avoid shrimp, seafood, alcohol, and spicy foods. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that shrimp and seafood are fishy in nature and can easily turn into heat and cause wind; foods such as alcohol, onions, garlic, and peppers are warm in nature and can help disperse heat, and their spicy taste can disperse the heat. A preference for these foods or improper eating can cause disharmony between the spleen and stomach and induce or aggravate the disease. However, don't be too strict or too broad in your diet, as this will not only affect your health, but will also be detrimental to your recovery. Patients should pay attention to increasing nutrition, eat more carrots, fresh vegetables, fruits, animal liver, egg yolks, and legumes, and avoid smoking and drinking.

3. Endocrine changes and pregnancy can induce this disease and aggravate it.

4. Living conditions should be dry, ventilated and convenient for bathing.

5. Eliminate mental stress, avoid excessive fatigue, and pay attention to rest. When suffering from ichthyosis, the first thing to realize is that this disease is not contagious. Patients are in good physical condition, and a happy spirit, stable emotions, and a good mood are all conducive to recovery. As long as patients persist in treatment and doctors and patients cooperate well, they can be cured.

6. Hemolytic streptococcal infection is a predisposing factor of this disease. Try to avoid colds, tonsillitis and pharyngitis as much as possible. Once it occurs, active symptomatic treatment should be given to avoid aggravating the condition. Tonsillectomy is often recommended for patients whose disease is induced or aggravated by tonsil suppuration.