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Ichthyosis vulgaris

Ichthyosis vulgaris

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Ichthyosis vulgaris is an inherited skin disorder that causes dry, scaly skin. It usually responds well to heavy moisturizing creams and ointments.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

Is a type of:

Skin conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Symptoms

Itchy rash
Dry or cracking skin
Skin thickening
Scaly lesions
Itchy skin
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Ichthyosis vulgaris
Lactic acid
3
1 review
Salicylic acid
2.4
8 reviews
Emollient
Lachydrin

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