Ichthyosis Vulgaris is a skin disorder causing accumulation of dead skin cells as thick dry scales on the skin. They often appear over the elbows, lower legs, and chins. It usually occurs due to genetic mutation, which is inherited from one or both parents. Taking medication containing Salicylic acid or Urea helps to treat the condition, and Retinoids are taken in severe cases.
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My hands are dry and flaky. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My hands are dry and flaky. How to cure it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Though your given picture is not that much clear, I can make out ichthyosis in your forearm (genetic skin disorder - dry and scaly skin). I suggest you use Moisturex soft ... Read Full »
Why is my skin scaly and itchy along with hair loss and geographic tongue?
Query: Hi, I have had the condition shown in the attached images for some weeks. I initially started having problems with my skin some eight years ago. Nothing has changed yet, and it seems it is getting worse. The rash sometimes itches, but it is not intense. I also have a geographic tongue, low vitamin D... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is most probably a fungal infection. Please answer a few questions. What were your KOH (potassium hydroxide test) and fungal culture reports? Can you take a picture of the patch from a little distance so that I can under... Read Full »
Please suggest tips for very dry skin.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 20 year old female. I have too much dry skin. I mean extra dry skin. I use almond oil and moisturizing soap, but it is not effective. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The skin has to be moisturized well soon after a shower. Use a moisturizer which has ceramide in it like Eucerine moisturizer. Apply to body as soon as you come out of a shower. Continue using a moisturizing soap. Avoid hot shower, use warm water. Drink two to three lit... Read Full »
Can I use Cotaryl cream for dry and flaky skin?
Query: Hi Doctor, I am suffering a disease called Ichthyosis. It is genetically causing dry skin problem and fish like scales. Kindly help me with a solution for this. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing to us.Ichthyosis as you rightly mentioned is a genetic condition leading to excessively dry and flaky skin. There is no cure for this condition, but it can be controlled by using right medications and thus bringing the normal texture back. For the same, follow these suggesti... Read Full »
Please suggest a solution for dry, scaly skin with white and black scars.
Query: Hello doctor, I have very dry skin. My skin is like fish skin since I was in my grade school until today. I have white and black scars also. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, the following is my diagnosis and treatment. Read Full »
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