Ichthyosis Common

**Ichthyosis vulgaris (lat. Ichthyosis vulgari)** is a chronic skin disease that is characterized by thickening and keratinization of the skin. The main cause of this disease is hereditary predisposition and weak immunity. Various methods are used to treat ichthyosis vulgaris, including creams, ointments, medications and medical procedures. In this article we will tell you the main signs of the disease, the causes of its occurrence, methods of treatment and prevention.

There are many signs of ichthyosis in adults, often accompanied by itching, which progresses over time. Itching may spread to areas that are not normally affected. First of all, I would like to note the most important symptom of ichthyosis - keratinized skin of various parts of the body. This problem has two treatment approaches: removal or moderate exposure to the skin. The second option helps prevent an unpleasant disease - tissue rejection. Fighting ichthyosis can take some time, as the disease rarely goes away on its own. But with the help of the necessary measures on the part of a dermatologist, ichthyosis goes away within several months or years. The main symptoms of skin ichthyosis include: large scales, dryness, flaking, itching. Other symptoms include shiny, rough areas, sometimes a shiny burgundy hue, small rashes, rough, hard, crumbling nails. **Treatment:** * **Emollients** are medications for softening the skin, usually containing hyaluronic acid, creating a film on the surface of the skin to protect against irritants. These products contain sesame oil, shea butter, jojoba oil, silicone, etc. They are applied to the affected areas of the skin. They are selected individually and sold in pharmacies. Ointments should be applied in the evening before bedtime. Be patient, you need to use special products throughout your life. * Laser resurfacing involves the use of a ruby ​​laser, which has the ability to penetrate 6–8 mm deep into the skin and depigment it. This leads to the restoration of the dermis layer of the skin and gets rid of formations - removes thickening on the skin. This type of treatment is used for severe disease. Infrared radiation is also used. It can be found in any solarium or infrared sauna, but is less effective than laser. Most often, the patient sees results after just a few sessions. The course of treatment for one patient ranges from 9 to 20 procedures. There are also sessions of electrophoresis with drugs, mud therapy, during which sedimented mud of various types is used. Vitamin massages are provided. Psychodiagnostics helps to establish a connection between the condition of the skin and the psychological state of a person. Psychotherapy allows you to correct feelings of anxiety and, as a result, eliminate auto-aggression. * Ultrasonic peeling is a method used to get rid of rough layers of skin due to ichthyosis. Very high frequency waves help remove damaged cells and make the skin smoother, tighter and more youthful. The procedure is used for patients 15 years of age and older under anesthesia. During the session there may be unpleasant pain. Skin after application