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Suffering From Scaly Skin, Wrinkles On Hands, Legs, Feet. Cure For Condition?

Hello sir..i am 24 years old..i have a scaly skin since my birth...after two or three i have to scrub the skin..which is very tedious and it doesn t give me relief more than one day...i think i have icthyosis...in winters i got wrinkles on my skin e.g on hands,legs, feet etc..i feel very inferior..pl. tell me the cure...and i will be highly obliged to u
Tue, 5 Feb 2013
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Hi Pragati,
Unfortunately ichthyosis cannot be cured as it is a genetic condition. However, the dryness can be managed effectively to large extent
1) use Luke warm water or cold water to bathe. Do not use hot water as it rips off moisture. Use a loofah to remove scales mildly.
2) use a mild soap( like cetaphil, venusia, dove or pears)
3) always blot or dab the skin dry. Never rub vigorously
4) use a lactic acid or urea based cream twice to thrice in a day like cotary or moisturex.
Sometimes drugs like oral retinoids are given to manage the condition in severe cases. However use for prolonged period is not effective.
With the above general measures you will achieve optimum hydration of skin.
Hope that answers your query.
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Suffering From Scaly Skin, Wrinkles On Hands, Legs, Feet. Cure For Condition?

Hi Pragati, Unfortunately ichthyosis cannot be cured as it is a genetic condition. However, the dryness can be managed effectively to large extent 1) use Luke warm water or cold water to bathe. Do not use hot water as it rips off moisture. Use a loofah to remove scales mildly. 2) use a mild soap( like cetaphil, venusia, dove or pears) 3) always blot or dab the skin dry. Never rub vigorously 4) use a lactic acid or urea based cream twice to thrice in a day like cotary or moisturex. Sometimes drugs like oral retinoids are given to manage the condition in severe cases. However use for prolonged period is not effective. With the above general measures you will achieve optimum hydration of skin. Hope that answers your query.