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What is the definition of Acquired Ichthyosis?
Acquired ichthyosis is a skin disorder characterized by chronic, dry, and thickened fish scale-like skin that usually appears in adults who have an underlying systemic disease, such as Hodgkin lymphoma, hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone), sarcoidosis (granulomatous disease), cancer, or an HIV infection. While the cause is unknown acquired ichthyosis may occur with the use of certain medications, such as hydroxyurea, kava, nicotinic acid, and targeted cancer therapies, such as protein kinase inhibitors, vemurafenib, and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).
What are the symptoms of Acquired Ichthyosis?
Symptoms of acquired ichthyosis usually affect the arms, abdomen, and legs and may include chronic, dry, and thickened fish scale-like skin that causes excessive lines on the palms, keratosis pilaris (dry, rough skin bumps), and may be associated with atopic eczema, an underlying disease, cancer, or occur in individuals who are taking a drug know to cause dry skin.
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What are the current treatments for Acquired Ichthyosis?
Treatment for acquired ichthyosis mainly focuses on soothing, protecting, and improving the skin condition by using non-soap body washes, bathing in salt water, and using an exfoliating sponge and moisturizing creams containing urea, salicylic acid, or alpha hydroxy acids. Severe acquired ichthyosis may be treated with oral retinoids, such as acitretin and isotretinoin, oral antibiotics for bacterial skin infection, and Vitamin D supplementation.
Who are the top Acquired Ichthyosis Local Doctors?
Marzenna M. Schoeneich
Experienced in Acquired Ichthyosis
Dr. Marzenna M. Schoeneich
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Acquired Ichthyosis
Dr. Marzenna M. Schoeneich
Internal Medicine

Aurora Internal Medicine

2253 W Mason St, 
Green Bay, WI 
920-327-7300
Languages Spoken:
English, Polish, Russian
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Marzenna Schoeneich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Schoeneich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Ichthyosis. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Gelareh Homayounfar
Advanced in Acquired Ichthyosis
Dr. Gelareh Homayounfar
Dermatology
Advanced in Acquired Ichthyosis
Dr. Gelareh Homayounfar
Dermatology

Sunnyvale Center

401 Old San Francisco Road, 
Sunnyvale, CA 
650-934-7676
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

Gelareh Homayounfar is a Dermatologist in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Homayounfar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Ichthyosis. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Acquired Ichthyosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome. Dr. Homayounfar is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Acquired Ichthyosis
Dr. Roger N. Haber
Dermatology
Distinguished in Acquired Ichthyosis
Dr. Roger N. Haber
Dermatology

The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

1740 W Taylor St, 
Chicago, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English
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Roger Haber is a Dermatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Haber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Ichthyosis. His top areas of expertise are Acquired Ichthyosis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Splinter Hemorrhages, and Bullous Pemphigoid.

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