Ichthyosis

A new disease profile is added to our database – ichthyosis. Ichthyosis is a congenital dermatological disease that is represented by thick, scaly skin. There are at least 20 types of ichthyosis. Ichthyosis is not contagious. Some forms of ichthyosis are inherited while others are acquired in later life as a symptom of systemic disorders. The most common form of ichthyosis, accounting for 95% of all cases of ichthyosis, is called ichthyosis vulgaris, and occurs in approximately one person in every 250. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. The most rare types of ichthyosis occur in fewer than one person in one million and are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Both inherited and acquired ichthyoses affect males and females equally. To receive a full description of this rare disease absolutely free of charge, please click here and send us a request. The profile was written by our consultant in dermatology – Prof. Dr. Krasimira Chudomirova, MD, PhD.