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Encyclopedia > Ichthyosis
Ichthyosis
Classification & external resources
ICD-10 Q80.
ICD-9 757.1
DiseasesDB 6646
MeSH D007057
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Ichthyosis is a family of genetic dermatological conditions seen in humans and domestic animals. The word comes from Greek ιχθύωσις lit. "forming fish", as people or animals with ichthyosis have scaly skin which can vaguely resemble the scales of a fish. The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (most commonly known by the abbreviation ICD) provides codes to classify diseases and a wide variety of signs, symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances and external causes of injury or disease. ... The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10) is a coding of diseases and signs, symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances and external causes of injury or diseases, as classified by the World Health Organization (WHO). ... // Q00-Q99 - Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q07) Congenital malformations of the nervous system (Q00) Anencephaly and similar malformations (Q01) Encephalocele (Q02) Microcephaly (Q03) Congenital hydrocephalus (Q04) Other congenital malformations of brain (Q05) Spina bifida (Q06) Other congenital malformations of spinal cord (Q07) Other congenital malformations of nervous... The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (most commonly known by the abbreviation ICD) provides codes to classify diseases and a wide variety of signs, symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances and external causes of injury or disease. ... The following is a list of codes for International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. ... The Disease Bold textDatabase is a free website that provides information about the relationships between medical conditions, symptoms, and medications. ... Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) is a huge controlled vocabulary (or metadata system) for the purpose of indexing journal articles and books in the life sciences. ... Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... A genetic disorder is a condition caused by abnormalities in genes or chromosomes. ... Dermatology (from Greek δερμα, skin) is a branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its appendages (hair, sweat glands, etc). ... In this SEM image of a butterfly wing the scales are clearly visible, and the tiny platelets on each individual scale are just barely visible in the striping. ...


The term ichthyosis is sometimes used to refer to the specific condition ichthyosis vulgaris. Ichthyosis was formerly referred to as "pseudo-leprosy," as it can produce an appearance superficially similar to that of leprosy. Ichthyosis vulgaris is a skin disorder causing dry, scaly skin. ... For the malady found in the Hebrew Bible, see the article Tzaraath. ...

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Types

While ichthyosis acquisita is acquired (as its name indicates), most forms of ichthyosis are considered congenital. Ichthyosis acquisita (or acquired ichthyosis) is a disorder clinically and histologically similar to ichthyosis vulgaris. ... An acquired disorder is a medical condition which develops post-fetally; in contrast with a congenital disorder, which is present at birth. ... A congenital disorder is a medical condition or defect that is present at or before birth (for example, congenital heart disease). ...


Ichthyosis in domestic dogs

Ichthyosis of varying severity is well-documented in some popular breeds of domestic dogs. The most common breeds in which this condition manifests itself are Golden retrievers, American bulldogs, Jack Russell terriers, and Cairn terriers. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris The dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a domestic subspecies of the wolf, a mammal of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. ... The Golden Retriever is a breed of dog, historically developed as a gundog in the 1800s to retrieve shot waterfowl and upland game during hunting. ... The American Bulldog is a breed of working dog developed for catching livestock and for protecting property. ... The Jack Russell Terrier is a type or landrace of small, principally white-bodied, smooth or rough-coated terrier that has its origins in fox hunting. ... The Cairn Terrier is a breed of dog of the terrier category. ...


Diagnosis

A physician (or veterinarian) often can diagnose ichthyosis by looking at the skin. A family history is also very useful. In some cases, a skin biopsy will be done to help to confirm the diagnosis. In a biopsy, a small piece of skin is removed and examined under a microscope. In rare instances, genetic testing may be helpful in making a diagnosis. Ichthyosis is not more or less common in any ethnic group. As of now, there is no way to prevent ichthyosis.


Treatments

Treatments for ichthyosis often take the form of topical application of creams and emollient oils, in an attempt to hydrate the skin. Retinoids are also used for some conditions. Exposure to sunlight may improve or worsen the condition. Emollients soften skin (and moisturisers add moisture). ... The Retinoids are a class of chemical compounds that are related chemically to vitamin A. Retinoids are used in medicine, primarily due to the way they regulate epithelial cell growth. ...


There can be ocular manifestations of ichthyosis, such as corneal and ocular surface diseases. Vascularizing keratitis, which is more commonly found in congenital keratitis-ichythosis-deafness (KID), may worsen with isotretinoin therapy. Ectropion, if it occurs, can be treated surgically after skin hydration.


See also

Dermatitis is a blanket term literally meaning inflammation of the skin. It is usually used to refer to eczema, which is also known as Dermatitis eczema. ... Emollients soften skin (and moisturisers add moisture). ... This is a list of diseases of the skin. ...

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Congenital malformations and deformations of integument (Q80-Q84, 757)
Congenital ichthyosis Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis - Harlequin type ichthyosis - Ichthyosis lamellaris - Ichthyosis vulgaris - Netherton's syndrome - X-linked ichthyosis - Zunich-Kaye syndrome
Epidermolysis bullosa Epidermolysis bullosa simplex - Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica
Other, of skin Hereditary lymphedema - Xeroderma pigmentosum - Mastocytosis - Urticaria pigmentosa - Incontinentia pigmenti - Ectodermal dysplasia - Hay-Wells syndrome - Kindler syndrome - Port-wine stain - Cutis laxa - Darier's disease - Bloom syndrome - Pseudoxanthoma elasticum
Of breast Accessory breast - Supernumerary nipple
Other,
of integument		 Monilethrix
see also non-congenital (L, 680-709)
DermAtlas is a dermatology database maintained at Johns Hopkins University which is free of use to the public. ... A congenital disorder is a medical condition or defect that is present at or before birth (for example, congenital heart disease). ... An integument is an outer protective covering such as the feathers or skin of an animal or rind or shell. ... // Q00-Q99 - Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q07) Congenital malformations of the nervous system (Q00) Anencephaly and similar malformations (Q01) Encephalocele (Q02) Microcephaly (Q03) Congenital hydrocephalus (Q04) Other congenital malformations of brain (Q05) Spina bifida (Q06) Other congenital malformations of spinal cord (Q07) Other congenital malformations of nervous... Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis, also known as bullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma or simply bullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma is a rare skin disease in the ichthyosis family affecting around 1 in 250,000 people. ... Harlequin-type ichthyosis (also harlequin ichthyosis, ichthyosis congenita, or keratosis diffusa fetalis), a skin disease, is the most severe form of congenital ichthyosis, characterized by a thickening of the keratin layer in fetal human skin. ... Ichthyosis lammellaris, also known as (recessive) lamellar ichthyosis and nonbullous congenital ichthyosis, is a rare inherited skin disorder, affecting less than 1 person in 300,000. ... Ichthyosis vulgaris is a skin disorder causing dry, scaly skin. ... Nethertons syndrome is a form of ichthyosis associated with SPINK5. ... X-linked ichthyosis is an inborn error of metabolism characterized by a deficiency in microsomal sulfatase. ... Epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) is a disorder resulting from mutations in the genes encoding keratin 5 or 14. ... Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica or Dystrophic EB (DEB) forms which can lead to scarring occur in a deeper tissue level; the sub-lamina densa region (the beneath the lamina densa) within the upper dermis. ... Azskeptic 17:34, 10 July 2007 (UTC) Lymphedema, also spelled lymphoedema, also known as lymphatic obstruction, is a condition of localized fluid retention caused by a compromised lymphatic system. ... Xeroderma pigmentosum, or XP, is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder of DNA repair in which the bodys normal ability to remove damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) light is deficient. ... In medicine, mastocytosis is a group of rare disorders of both children and adults caused by the presence of too many mast cells (mastocytes) in a persons body. ... Urticaria Pigmentosa is the most common form of cutaneous mastocytosis. ... Incontinentia pigmenti (IP) is a disorder that affects the skin, hair, teeth, and nails. ... Michael Berryman. ... Hay-Wells Syndrome (HWS), also known as the ankyloblepharon-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting (AEC) syndrome, is one of at least 150 known types of ectodermal dysplasia. ... This page may meet Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... A port-wine stain or naevus flammeus is a vascular birthmark consisting of superficial and deep dilated capillaries in the skin which produce a reddish to purplish discoloration of the skin. ... Cutis laxa (also called elastolysis) is a group of rare connective tissue disorders in which the skin becomes inelastic and hangs loosely in folds. ... Dariers disease is a genetic disorder discovered by French dermatologist Ferdinand-Jean Darier. ... Bloom syndrome is a rare inherited disorder characterized by a high frequency of breaks and rearrangements in an affected persons chromosomes, discovered and first described by dermatologist Dr. David Bloom in 1954. ... Category: ... For other uses, see Breast (disambiguation). ... Accessory breasts, also known as polymastia, supernumerary breasts, or mammae erraticae, is the condition of having an additional breast. ... A supernumerary nipple (also known as a third nipple, accessory nipple, polythelia or polymastia) is an additional nipple occurring in mammals, including humans. ... Monilethrix is an autosomal dominant hair disease that results in short, fragile, broken hair that appears beaded. ...

  Results from FactBites:
 
Ichthyosis Information: Portal for the Ichthyosis Community (358 words)
Ichthyosis (ick-thee-o-ses) is the name of a rare genetic skin disorder.
Ichthyosis causes the skin to build up and scale, causing it to be extremely dry, among other problems.
The Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types (F.I.R.S.T.) is the only national nonprofit in the United States dedicated to helping families affected by the genetic skin diseases collectively known as the ichthyoses.
Ichthyosis Itch Relief (249 words)
Dermatologists estimate that there are at least twenty varieties of ichthyosis, with a wide range of severity and associated symptoms.
The skin's natural shedding process is slowed or inhibited and, in some forms of ichthyosis, the production of skin cells is too rapid.
While many of the Dermal Therapy moisturizers assist people wth ichthyosis, we specifically formulated the Alpha Hydroxy High Potency Moisturizer for people with ichthyosis.
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