A 39-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me how common is harlequin type ichthyosis?

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Dr. Vicki Levineanswered

Dermatology 42 years experience

Very rare: I would bet that doctors have rarely if ever seen this.

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Dr. Donald Jacobson

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A 48-year-old member asked:

How can I know if I have harlequin type ichthyosis?

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Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered

Family Medicine 38 years experience

See your doctor: He/she will be able to make that diagnosis.

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Dr. Richard Mallia

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A 26-year-old male asked:

I am stressed out and my hands tend to sweat when going for an interview or even when typing this, it's always embarrassing me, tell my why?

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A 29-year-old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: harlequin ichthyosis?

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A 46-year-old member asked:

What are the symptoms of harlequin ichthyosis?

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A 28-year-old female asked:

How do they treat people with harlequin ichthyosis?

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What are the chances of getting ichthyosis?

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Last updated Dec 25, 2013

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