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Health Encyclopedia: Ichthyosis Vulgaris

Alternative Names

Common ichthyosis; Fish scale disease

Symptoms

Skin lesion /rash
- Dry skin , severe
- Scaly appearance, adherent scales
- May thicken
Itching of the skin, mild

Signs and tests

The diagnosis is made mostly on the basis of the skin appearance. The health care provider may need to rule out other possible causes of dry, scaly skin. A family history of similar ...

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Expert & Community Posts

Atopic Dermatitis Is Treated With a Chilling Approach

By healthgal , Health Expert

...chronic, often long-lasting skin condition marked with itching, skin rashes, inflammation. ... Read more »

A Rash or Skin Allergies?

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...accompanied by hives and may cause intense burning or itching. If you have an idea of what... Read more »

Rash or Inflammatory Breast Cancer? When Should I Panic?

By Phyllis Johnson , Health Expert

...breast. Others have Googled a description of their rash and gotten hits for breast cancer along... Read more »

Erythema Multiforme

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...by itself and therefore no treatment is needed. If itching is a problem the doctor may prescribe... Read more »

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Health Guide

Erythema multiforme

...hands, or feet May involve the face or lips Trunk is usually not involved Usually symmetrical Itching of the skin may be present Fever General ill... Read more »

Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Chickenpox

...condition called Reye syndrome.Soothing Baths. Frequent baths are particularly helpful in relieving itching, when used with preparations of finely ground (colloidal) oatmeal. Commercial... Read more »

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Diagnosis

...present at the same time as SLE.Criteria for Diagnosing System Lupus Erythematosus1. Characteristic rash across the cheek2. Discoid lesion rash3. Photosensitivity4. Oral ulcers5. Arthritis6.... Read more »

Blemishes

...smooth surface that varies in height, color density, and shading. In some cases, keratoses may cause itching or irritation. They can be easily removed with surgery or freezing. Vitamin D3 ointment... Read more »

Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Symptoms

...large as 20 inches across.Patients often describe the sensation of the rash as burning rather than itching.It is important to note that in a 2002 study, only 9% of patients diagnosed with Lyme... Read more »

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Cellulitis

Medications

Benzaclin Top Precautions and Side Effects

...per-OX-ide) Side Effects Dry skin, redness, burning, itching, or skin peeling may occur. If... Read more »

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