What Is Ichthyosis?
5. Symptoms
The main symptom of ichthyosis is dry, scaly skin and the severity of the symptom can range from being mild to severe. The affected skin will also tend to be white or gray in color, although they will also sometimes be dark brown. The symptom can be located pretty much anywhere on the body including the trunk, legs, buttocks, stomach, and face.
Other symptoms of the condition will depend on which type of ichthyosis the patient has. These can include skin so tight that it restricts the patient’s mobility. The patient will also sometimes develop deep cracks in their skin while itchiness, peeling, and pain are other potential symptoms. The skin may also turn red, and blisters may develop.
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