What Is Ichthyosis?
8. Depression
Even mild cases of ichthyosis can affect the patient’s physical appearance to the point where they are uncomfortable with it. In the more severe cases, the patient’s physical appearance can be such that it has a considerable negative impact on their self-esteem, and their quality of life.
The patient may shy away from social events because of their appearance and they may also feel uncomfortable in trying to make new relationships with people. In some cases the patient may become depressed, and it may sometimes cause them to try and take their own life. Anybody with depression should be found the help that they need.
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