What Is Ichthyosis?
6. Complications
In addition to the symptoms mentioned, ichthyosis will also go on to cause potentially serious complications in some patients. These symptoms include dehydration and infections, and the patient can also overheat due to not being able to sweat. Hair growth will also be slower than usual in some cases.
Some patients with ichthyosis will burn off more energy than usual. If the condition is able to cause damage to the cornea then the patient can begin to experience vision problems. In the more severe cases, it may even cause damage to the brain and other parts of the central nervous system.
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