What is the life expectancy of someone with epidermolytic hyperkeratosis?
People with epidermolytic hyperkertosis (EHK), also known as
bullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma, can live normal life
spans. The skin disease often improves with age. People with EHK
are prone to frequent skin infections often requiring topical or
oral antibiotics. A good skin care regimen with creams/ointments
and frequent home bleach baths could help decrease the potential
for infection.