Ichthyosis vulgaris


A photograph of ichthyosis vulgaris also called common ichthyosis or fish scale disease Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common inherited skin disorder causing dry scaly skin It is usually most severe over the legs but may also involve the arms hands and trunk in some cases It is one of the most common of the inherited skin disorders It may begin in early childhood before a child is 4 years old In most cases one parent and one half of the children will be affected It usually disappears during adulthood but may recur when elderly


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