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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for "ichthyosis," "X-linked" OR ichthyosis
  1. Lamellar ichthyosis (LI) is a rare skin condition. It appears at birth and continues throughout life.
  2. Ichthyosis vulgaris is a skin disorder passed down through families that leads to dry, scaly skin. ... Ichthyosis vulgaris is one of the most common inherited skin disorders. It may begin in early childhood. ...
  3. Ichthyosis results from an abnormality in the cornification (production of the outer dead layer) of the skin. Many different forms of ichthyosis are recognized. Notice the dry skin and scaly ...
  4. Scales are a visible peeling or flaking of outer skin layers. These layers are called the stratum corneum. ... Scales may be caused by ...