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