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Human being with snake skin?
In humans this condition is called Ichthyosis. The skin looks scaly, but it is not snake skin.
What condition is known as a group of hereditary disorders that are characterized by dry thickened and scaly skin?
ichthyosis
The disease ichthyosis causes what to happen?
Scaly 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 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 condition has symptoms of noninflammatory dryness of the skin?
ichthyosis
What is ichtyosis?
Derived from two Greek words meaning "fish" and "disease," ichthyosis is a congenital (meaning present at birth) dermatological (skin) disease that is represented by thick, scaly skin.
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
What are the signs and symptoms of Refsum disease?
Signs/symptoms include retinitis pigmentosa (vision loss), polyneuropathy, ataxia, anosmia (no sense of smell), nerve deafness, and ichthyosis (scaly skin).
What is the prognosis for patients with Refsum disease?
The prognosis for Refsum disease is highly variable. Without treatment, the prognosis is poor. In patients who are treated appropriately, many neurological symptoms and ichthyosis (scaly, dry skin) generally disappear.
What is the medical term meaning Abnormal condition of dry and scaly skin?
The medical term for the abnormal condition of dry and scaly skin is xeroderma. This condition can be caused by various factors such as dry air, skin conditions like eczema, or certain medications. Treatment typically involves applying moisturizers and avoiding triggers that worsen the dryness.
What is the medical term meaning Pertaining to scales or covered with scales?
The medical term for "pertaining to scales or covered with scales" is "squamous." This term is commonly used to describe certain types of epithelial cells or skin conditions characterized by scale-like appearance.
