Ichthyosis vulgaris

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Skin layers

Common ichthyosis; Fish scale disease

• Skin lesion /rash
  • Dry skin , severe
  • Scaly appearance, adherent scales
  • May thicken
• Itching of the skin, mild

The diagnosis is made mostly on the basis of the skin appearance. The health care provider may need to rule out other possible causes of dry, scaly skin. A family history of similar skin dryness is often obtained.

Review Date: 07/22/2005
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.