Conditions
Ichthyosis
Ichthyosis is a term used to describe continual scaling of the skin. In fact, the name of this condition is derived from the ancient Greek word “ichthys”, which means fish, although not all sufferers have fish-like scales. There are many types of this rare condition, which can be inherited (genetic or congenital) or develop later in life. However, Ichthyosis vulgaris is the commonest form of inherited Ichthyosis, which affects one in every 250 people. This is usually quite mild and develops in early childhood with fine, light grey scales and roughness on the arms and legs. It is sometimes associated with atopic or childhood allergic eczema, which may cause an increased wrinkling of the palms and soles. Regular application of moisturisers or emollients can alleviate the condition, which may improve in adulthood (although the condition can still be passed down to a sufferers children). Some of the rarer and more severe forms of the condition, such as Harlequin Ichthyosis, can require intensive medical and nursing care.
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Hiya it was me on the show, the creams i use are Calmurid & Cetraben which i mixed together & wrapped in the plastic (if your skin is cracked this will sting a bit).. i still use the calmurid when the problem flares up & i use the cetraben everyday it is now my daily moisturiser... i also used Skinoren when I 1st got diagnosed.. I hope this helps. It thought i was the only person with this condition & suffered for years with out any answers until the show. I would like to thank the show for helping me & to everyone that watched & has helped each other in this forum xx
Hello, I'm from Poland .I am 50 and I have had ichlthyosis since I was a few months old ( I have got exactly the same symptoms as show on the photo). I have not found any effective medicine for this. I watched TLC in Poland and the doctor used great cream for this. So my questions is: - What is the name of the doctor? - Where she comes from and where is her office? - And if possible, can I get her phone number? I am looking forward to your answer.
I'm 23 and i've had ichlthyosis since i was a few months old, i've tried hundreds of different creams and lotions and while alleviating the dis-comfort they do nothing for how it looks the 'scales'...anyone have a solution to this. Scrubbing it in the bath doesnt seem to do much either!
I have a mild version. Its not soar or painfull and i find as long as i exfoliate 2-3times a week or daily with gloves in the shower then applying a moisturising butter daily its fine. I also use a body brush which is very good as long as they arnt painfull. I would recomend soap and glory products from boots the exfoliator id about £7 called flake away and the moisturiser is about £10 called ritious butter. They are big pink tubs and last a very long time. I wax my legs monthly which helps for a few days without applying cream and the routing can be boring but definatly works and is worth it . Results show after 1 use x
Hi, sorry this is a late reply i have just come across it. I have this problem and it is not mild but not bad like some people. If it bothers you and how you look etc then go to your doctor and ask for calmurid cream which is (i think) and acid based cream. This cream is very greasy so its best to use at night so it drys and you wont be greasy through night and i then apply e45 in morning. try not to use when scrubbed in shower/bath due to the acid it may burn. I have done this a few times. Hope thats helps. I am 21 and at the moment i have it under control (fingers crossed) due to this cream. Obv i cant guarantee but it may help.
I found using Calmurid cream, comes in 500g dispenser very effective controlling the flakiness, it isn't a cure but it does control it. You can get it from your doctor.
Aveeno cream is good
I have a mixture of Keratosis Pilaris and ichthyosis and it's really bad . I have tried all tropical medicine and seen a dermatologist however i was told I'l have to live with it and there's no miracle cure. Is there anything that can stop the spots and scales on my skin? What treatments can be offord if any ?
Im 21 and also suffer from ichthyosis. I spend hours on the internet looking for a none exhsiting cure. I took flax seed oil one summer instead of omega 3 tablets, they were good. I mosturies with some cheap moistureriser before i get in the shower and with nice stuff after, that helps. I found out i had a food alergy to milk and it got 10 times better when i stoped eating dairy products. also i went on a certain type of contraception pill and it maked it loads worse, this happened to my friend too.
the ichthyosis support group is here to help - it is run by people who care about ichthyosis
Suffered with ichthyosis for all my life. I find that taking a high dose of Lysine and omega 3 does wonders for my ichthyosis. Also before the winter sets in, try and apply boots glycerine and rosewater after a bath or shower. No joke guys, just these simple things above could make all the difference. I wish I had of known these simple little things 35 years ago. Hope it might help a few people.
ive got some 4 flat purple spots on my left leg they arnt swollen or sore any 1 no what they are
hello i have a very rougth and chapped palms and nails i have used different types of hands creams but still getting bad please what can i do thanks
i have had fungal nails on my little toes since i can remember, i tried all sorts for years. i then gave up and just left them. wondering if there is anything that gets rid these days? it was about 10years ago since i last tried to get rid of it.
I have small red pimples on the soles of my feet. tiny hard pimples which come and go. They randomly only seem to itch at night which is strange as at night i dnt wear socks. I generally have about 5 on each foot.
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