10 Ichthyosis Symptoms
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Itching
Itching can be a sporadic or constant symptom of ichthyosis. Built-up dry skin scales may clog sweat glands. Trapped sweat can irritate the skin and trigger itchiness and redness. It can even cause small blisters in some cases.5‘Ichthyosis Care: Itching: Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types (FIRST).’ First Skin Foundation, www.firstskinfoundation.org/itching
These symptoms may worsen in hot, humid weather. Unfortunately, scratching to relieve itchiness may cause more thickening of the skin and an increased risk of infection. Oatmeal baths may soothe itchiness, and medications containing alpha hydroxy acids or urea may help exfoliate to reduce scaling.5‘Ichthyosis Care: Itching: Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types (FIRST).’ First Skin Foundation, www.firstskinfoundation.org/itching
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