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Dry Skin With Scales On The Body In Winter, Less Facial Hair Growth. Do I Have Ichthyosis Vulgaris?
Hello Sir, I am Senthil Nathan aged 23. I have dry skin and fish scales (brown colour) all over my body esp during winter season. I m having this problem from my childhood. I suspect whether it is due to ichthyosis vulgaris ? I m really worried about this disease. I have been applying Cotaryl cream as per doctor s medication but it is not giving permanent remedy. I am really frustrated. I m scared of getting married sir. I have some other problems like very lean, no growth of mustache and beard. Are these due to Ichthyosis vulagaris sir? I feel very low and cant go for public meetings. Dono wat to do. Pls give me some solution sir. I m dying everyday. Thank you sir. Expecting ur valuable reply :)
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
Hi Senthil,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for writing in.
Ichthyosis vulgaris being a genetic condition cannot be cured completely it can only be controlled.
A specialized moisturizer like Xerina cream will help a lot.
Beard and moustache hair growth has nothing to do with ichthyosis.
With regular moisturization and electroporation technique ichthyosis is almost invisible.
Consult a qualified dermatologist to help you with the procedure
Hope this helps.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatology.
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for writing in.
Ichthyosis vulgaris being a genetic condition cannot be cured completely it can only be controlled.
A specialized moisturizer like Xerina cream will help a lot.
Beard and moustache hair growth has nothing to do with ichthyosis.
With regular moisturization and electroporation technique ichthyosis is almost invisible.
Consult a qualified dermatologist to help you with the procedure
Hope this helps.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatology.
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Hi...Senthil,
No doubt ....it is Ichthyosis vulgaris..,
There is no definite treatment for this..,
It is sex linked genetic problem..,
'Moisturizing creams with Salicylic acid 6% will..,
give temporary relief..,
Aloe vera and sqalene will give better results...,
Cap..evion and antioxidants for longtime use..,beneficial..,
Intra-lesional hydration and mild steriods with Laser also useful..,
No doubt ....it is Ichthyosis vulgaris..,
There is no definite treatment for this..,
It is sex linked genetic problem..,
'Moisturizing creams with Salicylic acid 6% will..,
give temporary relief..,
Aloe vera and sqalene will give better results...,
Cap..evion and antioxidants for longtime use..,beneficial..,
Intra-lesional hydration and mild steriods with Laser also useful..,
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
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