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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?
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Dr. Maria Tsoukas
Dermatology
Distinguished in Acquired Ichthyosis
Dr. Maria Tsoukas
Dermatology

The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

1801 W Taylor St Ste 3E, 
Chicago, IL 
312-996-8666
Languages Spoken:
English
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Maria Tsoukas is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tsoukas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Ichthyosis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acquired Ichthyosis, Dermatomyositis, Epidermal Nevus, and Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis.

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Dr. Michael Yi
Dermatology
Distinguished in Acquired Ichthyosis
Dr. Michael Yi
Dermatology

Office

1665 Aurora Ct Ste 3004, 
Aurora, CO 
303-724-3131
Languages Spoken:
English

Michael Yi is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Yi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Ichthyosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acquired Ichthyosis, Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Brian Cahn
Dermatology
Distinguished in Acquired Ichthyosis
Dr. Brian Cahn
Dermatology

Dermatology Clinicians Group-Columbia University

161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 12, 
New York, NY 
212-305-5293
Languages Spoken:
English
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Brian Cahn is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Cahn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Ichthyosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acquired Ichthyosis, Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

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