Ichthyosis

The common characteristic of all ichthyosis patients is the physical feature of scaling skin. Any measure to improve the moisturisation of the skin benefits all ichthyosis patients. Bathing or showering with moisturising cleansers, immediate application of moisturisers that contain humectants, and increasing the ambient humidity of the environment when possible can improve the scaling in many patients. Patient information is available, British Association of Dermatologists: Ichthyosis Opens in new window and patients should be informed of some of the available support groups:

Ichthyosis.com Opens in new window

Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types Opens in new window

Ichthyosis Support Group Opens in new window

Network for Ichthyoses and Related Keratinization Disorders Opens in new window