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What is ichtyosis?

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∙ 14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

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.

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Is harlequin-type ichthyosis caused by nuclear reactions?

Nuclear radiations can cause genes mutations. Therefore, ichtyosis which occurs because a certain gene mutation can be caused by nuclear radiations.


What is the cause of ichtyosis disease?

Ichthyosis is mainly caused by a gene mutation. Chances of the child developing this skin disorder is 50%. With this mutated gene, the person's skin cells reproduce to quickly to be shed or the skin cells reproduce at a normal rate yet sheds slowly.


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