Category: Dermatology / Genetic Skin Disorders
Ichthyosis is a group of genetic skin disorders characterized by dry, thickened, scaly skin that resembles fish scales, resulting from defects in skin barrier function and shedding.
Varies widely by type; Ichthyosis Vulgaris affects 1 in 250 people, while rarer forms like Harlequin Ichthyosis are 1 in 1 million. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2019)
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