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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please advise name of cream for treating icthyosis as per your tv documentary
i have eczema and went to the doctors. They prescribed a steriod cream called hydrocortisone cream which is quite good but i'm told one of the side effects is thinning of the skin which will make the condition worse.
I'm in a bit of a dilemma :S what would you do?
doublebase its a gel type cream that realy helps
hope this is of use
hi, i started off with a small rash on my arms of which spread to the back of my legs! it looks very sore, and alot of puss is in there. when i have a shower with hot water it feels crazy like i have to itch it all over. it also has spear on to one of my nipples.. is this rare that itson my nipple?? thanks
Hi
not sure if anyone is going to read this but here goes. I have suffered from the condition all my life and got sick of all the lotions and potions however after reading some of the articles on here, i self prescibed CALMURID. THIS WORKS FOR ME so now I get the 500g from my doctor and now have 'normal' skin. It does come back so a repeat prescription is needed. Once a month ish twice a day for 3 days better than sticky all the time. Then use normal moisturisers to control. if you try it, let me and others know on here if it works for you.
I have just been officially diagnosed that the scarring on my back and a little on my legs is this condition. I'm very restricted with what I wear, and like everyone else would like to know what this cream is. I went to go see a private dermatologist and was told there is nothing I could do about it. That's all I've ever heard from doctors since I was young…it's eczema and there is nothing you can use. They just prescribe me with e45 and aqueos cream. Please help
My sister was prescribed Dermovate cream for over 25 years. Two years ago she decided to stop using it. She suffered several break out of spots with pus which became infected,it covered her whole body and all over her face. Her legs would also become swollen. she does not have so many break outs now but she is still suffering a great deal. Her skin is very itchy, tight and very dry. Her movement are very restricted due to the tightness of her skin. Her period stopped for over a year, she also lost all her body hair and the hair on her head. She finds it very difficult to come out. Her life is on hold she is obsolutely desperate if there is anyone can help. she also lost a lot of weight. Her skin has no collengen or elastane. She has tried numerous doctors and dermotologies.
hi good website very handy for all ,i would also like to know the name of the cream that was used on the young girl legs on tv show like every body else ????
and the name of the cream is…....?????????
my son has had icthyosis since he was born and suffers badly on his feet,somebody told me about the programme and i would really like to know what cream was used.
my son uses userin and although it helps his skin i would love to find something that cures it.
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