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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?
Distinguished in Follicular Ichthyosis
Dr. Antonella Tosti
Dermatology
Distinguished in Follicular Ichthyosis
Dr. Antonella Tosti
Dermatology

Dr Jane Asprinio O'Brien PA

1295 NW 14th St, 
Miami, FL 
305-243-6704
Languages Spoken:
English
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Antonella Tosti is a Dermatologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Tosti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Ichthyosis. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Splinter Hemorrhages, and Ringworm.

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Dr. Scott Phillips
Dermatology
Distinguished in Follicular Ichthyosis
Dr. Scott Phillips
Dermatology

Resurrection Health Care

1431 N Claremont Ave, 
Chicago, IL 
312-633-5857
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English
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Scott Phillips is a Dermatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Phillips is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Ichthyosis. His top areas of expertise are Acquired Ichthyosis, Follicular Ichthyosis, Candida Infection of the Skin, and Nummular Eczema.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. David Silvers
Dermatology
Distinguished in Follicular Ichthyosis
Dr. David Silvers
Dermatology

CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital And Vanderbilt Clinic

622 W 168th St, 
New York, NY 
646-661-2352
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English
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David Silvers is a Dermatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Silvers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Ichthyosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

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