Not much is known about the causes of autosomal recessive lamellar ichthyosis. However, mutations have been found in the enzyme transglutaminase. Transglutaminase is responsible for the formation of the cell membrane in the stratum corneum cells. In the meantime, a second gene locus has been found, but what is encoded at this site is currently … Ichthyosis: Causes and Social Consequences
Ichthyosis, also known by the technical term ichthyosis, refers to a genetically caused skin disease in which skin cell renewal is disturbed. Increased to extreme scaling and keratinization of the skin is the main feature of ichthyosis, which occurs in numerous manifestations and is triggered by errors in the genetic material. The life of sufferers … Ichthyosis (Ichthyosis)
Ichthyoses are not curable. Their treatment is therefore based on the individual signs of the disease and is therefore only symptomatic. Since the skin is overall too dry, it needs water and fat and must be “descaled”. Baths with common salt and bath oil are considered very useful. Sponges for brushing the skin are essential. … Ichthyosis: Treatment