What is ichthyosis vulgaris

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The incidence of ichthyosis is very terrible. The skin on the body is like scales, which is terrible. There are many types of ichthyosis, among which ichthyosis vulgaris is the most common. Maybe many people don't know much about ichthyosis vulgaris. So, what is ichthyosis vulgaris? I hope it can help you.

What is ichthyosis vulgaris

First, skin damage is like "fish scale" or "snake skin". It is polygonal or rhombic, attached in the middle, and the edge is upturned. It is most common in the front of the leg. The extension side of the limbs is more serious than the flexion side. There is often no abnormality in the armpit, elbow socket, popliteal fossa, groin and other relatively humid places. The desquamation is usually white. The patient's skin is dry and itchy in severe cases.

Second, keratinized papules of hair follicles usually appear on the extended side of the upper arm and thigh, sometimes on the cheek. When it's light, it looks like the pores are thicker, and each pore is a small point. If it's serious, these points will become very obvious. If they appear together, they will look like a file.

Third, there are many, deep and disordered hand and foot lines. The skin of palms and soles is rough, and even forms very thick keratin plaque. In dry environment, keratin plaque is easy to crack and cause pain. Generally, the disease occurs from a few months after birth to 5 years old, with the most serious in adolescence, and then gradually alleviates. Warm and humid summers ease, while cold and dry winters intensify.

matters needing attention

For ichthyosis must pay attention to symptomatic medication, in the hot summer, do not use clothes to cover it, this will aggravate the disease. Be careful not to eat spicy food.