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Ichthyosis is a family of rare, generalized, genetic skin disorders. The word comes from Greek and Ancient Greek , fish. The most common type of ichthyosis is ichthyosis vulgaris. There are several forms of ichthyosis. Most forms of ichthyosis are genetic conditions, which can be divided into two main groups: #noncongenital ichthyosis, which is not present at birth but develop within the first few months after birth. #congenital ichthyosis, which...


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My fiance has X-linked recessive ichthyosis does this mean I could now carry the condition?...
Obviously I mean is it sexually transmitted, or does he just carry it and it...

No you won't get it. However, if you have the recessive gene as well, you run the risk of having children with the disease.

Asked by rachey.Pie - 0 month ago

Ichthyosis Vulgaris - How do you deal with it?
Do you have this? How severe is it? How do you deal with...

WebMd has some links for treatment of this scaly disease. I do not personally know the best remedy. I would pull it up and read everything I can...

Asked by X - 9 months ago


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