Harlequin ichthyosis Harlequin ichthyosis – also called Ichthyosis, Harlequin Type – is the most serious form of ichthyosis. It affects newborn infants. The infant is covered with plates of thick skin that crack and split apart. Unfortunately, there is no cure for Harlequin ichthyosis. It is essential to consult a doctor. To reduce the symptoms …
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Ichthyosis
Ichthyosis Ichthyosis is a rare genetic condition that comes in at least 20 different forms, including inherited and acquired forms. This causes dry, dead skin cells to accumulate in patches on the surface of the skin. It affects many parts of the body, and can also impact the eyes and internal organs. This is why …
About ichthyosis
Ichthyosis is a generic term that includes numerous forms of this illness. To this day, 28 different forms have been listed. Ichthyosis is a chronic disease, most of the time of a genetic origin, for which the prevalence depends strongly on the different forms of the illness.
Interview of Jean-Michel, who suffers from dry ichthyosis
Jean-Michel is 55 years old and suffers from dry ichthyosis. He has worked in the press for several years, and shares today his experience and thoughts.
Psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, ichthyosis: 13 little known facts
Psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, ichthyosis: these skin conditions are relatively common. Yet they remain sometimes quite unknown. In this article, we give you 13 facts about these conditions so that you can learn more about them.
How to take care of your sensitive skin during winter?
Here we are, winter settled in with an entirely new set of challenges for our skin. But what about our skin care routine? And how to take care of sensitive, dry and demanding skin during winter? During winter, our skin can send various “signals” to underline its needs of hydration: dryness, cracks, loss of radiance … Hands and lips …