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What condition has symptoms of noninflammatory dryness of the skin?
ichthyosis
Human being with snake skin?
In humans this condition is called Ichthyosis. The skin looks scaly, but it is not snake skin.
What is lamellar ichthyosis?
Hello, I see you are asking "What is lamellar ichthyosis type 1 and type 2?" Lamellar ichthyosis is a rare genetic skin disorder. For more information, you can visit this URL - skincarehealthcenter. com/condition/lamellar-ichthyosis-type-1-and-type-2/c/25854
What condition is known as a group of hereditary disorders that are characterized by dry thickened and scaly skin?
ichthyosis
Does anyone have information on the skin condition ethiosis?
Look under Ichthyosis this is the correct spelling. The other is slang. You can type Ichthyosis into Web Dr and it give you a lot of information
The disease ichthyosis causes what to happen?
Scaly Skin
What is Sjogren-Larsson syndrome?
Sjogren-Larsson syndrome is an inherited condition resulting in thickened, dry, rough skin (ichthyosis), mental retardation , and stiff, rigid muscles (spasticity ).
What does the skin do when over heated?
Many individuals with ichthyosis, particularly lamellar ichthyosis, do not sweat normally. The thickness of their skin and the scale does not allow their sweat to reach the surface of their skin and cool them effectively. In very hot and humid weather they are at risk for overheating, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal condition of dry scaly skin?
Xeroderma is a condition of Xero = dry + derma = skin. It is a common complaint of winter weather with the scalp, lower legs, arms, knuckles, sides of abdomen and thighs being most affected. The adjective form is "xerodermic" (-ic = pertaining to).
What is the deadliest skin diseases?
Harlequin Ichthyosis Epidermolysis Bullosa Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Scleroderma Leishmaniasis
What is ichthyosis?
a hereditary skin disease in which the epidermis continuously flakes off in large scales or plates.("Dictionary.com")
What is xeroderma?
The mildest form of acquired ichthyosis is called xeroderma, or dry flaky skin. It is not associated with any systemic diseases.
