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What is the definition of Follicular Ichthyosis?
Follicular ichthyosis is a very rare genetic skin disease characterized by excessive dry, rough, scaly skin and plugged hair follicles.
What are the symptoms of Follicular Ichthyosis?
Symptoms of follicular ichthyosis include red, dry, rough, and scaly skin, dilated hair follicles with keratin plugs that extend above the surface of the skin, and decreased or absent sebaceous glands. Follicular ichthyosis may occur in several areas of the body. Individuals with follicular ichthyosis may also have a short stature, intellectual disability, or seizures. Other symptoms of follicular ichthyosis may include overheating due to reduced sweating, limited movement due to painful skin, and secondary skin and systemic infections.
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What are the current treatments for Follicular Ichthyosis?
There is no cure for follicular ichthyosis. Treatment for follicular ichthyosis is focused on moisturizing and exfoliating the skin to prevent dryness, cracking, scaling, and skin build-up. Moisturizing creams and ointments, such as lanolin creams and products containing urea, lactic acid, and other alpha hydroxy acids may be prescribed. Topical keratolytic preparations may also be prescribed to prevent flaky skin build up, along with retinoids, such as acitretin or isotretinoin, and oral antibiotics to treat secondary skin or systemic infections.
Who are the top Follicular Ichthyosis Local Doctors?
Marzenna M. Schoeneich
Experienced in Follicular Ichthyosis
Dr. Marzenna M. Schoeneich
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Follicular 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 Follicular Ichthyosis. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Advanced in Follicular Ichthyosis
Dr. Keith A. Choate
Dermatology
Advanced in Follicular Ichthyosis
Dr. Keith A. Choate
Dermatology

Yale University

800 Howard Ave, 
New Haven, CT 
203-785-2140
Languages Spoken:
English
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Keith Choate is a Dermatologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Choate is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Ichthyosis. His top areas of expertise are Nonbullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, Darier Disease, Congenital Hemidysplasia with Ichthyosiform Erythroderma and Limbs Defects, and Lamellar Ichthyosis.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Follicular Ichthyosis
Saurabh Singh
Distinguished in Follicular Ichthyosis
Saurabh Singh
Brig. SK Mazumdar Road, 
Delhi, DL, IN 

Saurabh Singh practices in Delhi, India. Mr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Ichthyosis. His top areas of expertise are Follicular Ichthyosis, Degos Disease, Warts, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, and Cardiac Ablation.

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