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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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Experienced in Acquired Ichthyosis
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Avera Medical Group Dermatology — Mitchell

1900 Grassland Dr 3rd, Floor, 
Mitchell, SD 
605-995-7020
Languages Spoken:
English
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Mandi Greenway, MD, a dermatologist, provides expert skin care for people of all ages at Avera Medical Group Dermatology in Mitchell, SD. Dr. Greenway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Ichthyosis. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Melanoma. Dr. Greenway is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology.

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Dr. Adelaide Hebert
Pediatrics | Dermatology
Distinguished in Acquired Ichthyosis
Dr. Adelaide Hebert
Pediatrics | Dermatology
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6500 West Loop South, Ste 200 A, 
Bellaire, TX 
713-500-8260
Experience:
46+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Adelaide Hebert is a Pediatrics specialist and a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Bellaire, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 46 years. Dr. Hebert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Ichthyosis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Atopic Dermatitis, Molluscum Contagiosum, and Impetigo.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Roger Haber
Dermatology
Distinguished in Acquired Ichthyosis
Dr. Roger Haber
Dermatology
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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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Roger Haber is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Haber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Ichthyosis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acquired Ichthyosis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

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