10 Ichthyosis Symptoms

By errol

Reviewed: dr. vanta

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Article Sources

• 1. 'Ichthyosis.' American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, www.aocd.org/page/Ichthyosis
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Difficulty Sweating

Some people affected by ichthyosis may not sweat normally. Although sweat glands are present, the excessively thick skin prevents sweat from reaching the surface. If sweat doesn't reach the skin's surface, it can't cool the body by evaporating into the air.²‘Ichthyosis Care: Overheating: Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types (FIRST).’ First Skin Foundation, www.firstskinfoundation.org/overheating

Ineffective sweating may increase a person's risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. This may be mitigated to some extent by wearing loose cotton clothing to let skin breathe and using a washcloth soaked in water to cool it down as necessary.²‘Ichthyosis Care: Overheating: Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types (FIRST).’ First Skin Foundation, www.firstskinfoundation.org/overheating