Ichthyosis Vulgaris Treatment- 110 Questions Answered

I have a skin condition ichthyosis vulgaris in legs and arms.what is the treatment for this condition

Asked for Male, 25 Years 1875 Views v

Dr. Sujit ShanshanwalDermatologist | Mumbai

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Ichthyosis vulgaris present with increased dryness... most commonly in the forearm and shin areas... because the skin does not form normally.. it is a genetic problem... but it is limited to the skin ... Read More

Ichthyosis vulgaris I'm troubled this diseases I have lot of treatment I have no relief could you tell me treatment of this disease

Asked for Male, 21 Years 655 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis an ... Read More

I have mild form of ichthyosis vulgaris. What hair removal method will be good for my skin? Shaving or epilating. ?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 365 Views v

Dr. Geoffrey VazAesthetic Dermatologist | Mumbai

Once u improve the Ichthyosis and the skin is well hydrated then the best option available will b Laser Hair Reduction. Avoid shaving and Epilation as it may further irritate the skin and can lead to ... Read More

My son is 4 years old and has got itchthyosis vulgaris skin disease. His skin looks very dry and fish scale like. Is this itchthyosis a curable disease? Hope that there are treatments available and he will not suffer from it life long. What is the best treatment for it, homoeopathy or allopathy?

Asked for Male, 4 Years 367 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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Can be well improved..Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ... Read More

I am suffering from ichthyosis vulgaris and the symptoms becomes worse during winter . my skin look like snake skin

Asked for Female, 23 Years 337 Views v

Dr. Sandeep GuptaDermatologist | Delhi

Apply moisturizing cream regularly and use soap free cleansers ... Read More

Hi I'm suffering from Ichthyosis vulgaris and my father is also having. My back skin,hands and legs got affected plz anyone can suggest permanent solution for this I have attached the photo of my skin and please do the needful

Asked for Male, 0 Years 400 Views v

Dr. Vaibhav LunkadDermatologist | Pune

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Yes you need alternative therapies counseling herbs diet medicines Techniques tricks ETC..... YES you can get all tips and tricks and doubts cleared on the phone or whatsapp or video consultation ASAP ... Read More

I have ichthyosis vulgaris skin disease, what are the options to get rid of this disease, please suggest.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 506 Views v

Dr. Hema AnandhiDermatologist | Chennai

I m not sure where you got your diagnosis. please consult a dermatologist for proper assessment and diagnosis. there are multiple treatment facilities to get back smoother supple skin.l ... Read More

Is there any remedy for Ichthyosis vulgaris in ayurvedic, homeopathic,elopathy or it's impact can be reduced. It is from childhood. Trying to get cure from childhool but no help yet . Please suggest if anything there in ayurvedic, homeopathic. Thanks.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 263 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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U r suffering from ichthyosis dermatitis.. Medicine available for good improvement...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and tr ... Read More

Does shaving or epilating worsen the ichthyosis vulgaris? I have mild form of it. And my skin is getting darker on the areas where I have extremely dry skin. What affordable hair removal method should I opt for?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 328 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

Yes..Undergo laser hair removal therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ... Read More

I am suffering from dry skin problem even in summer time, if I forget to apply moisturiser to my skin there is the very worst situation for my skin, I consulted some doctors in my area but no differences to me. I searched a lot over internet I noticed my symptoms are getting matched with ichthyosis Vulgaris, I am very tensed with my condition Pleas

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Asked for Male, 23 Years 1647 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

Use cetaphil dam twice daily.... Please send photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult privately for detailed information and prescription. ... Read More

My husband had full of dandruff and verruca vulgaris on his scalp, Can you please explain why this verruca vulgaris occurs??? It's symptoms and primary home treatment as it takes few days for us to consult a doctor as we are staying in an undeveloped place. Thank you!!

Asked for Female, 30 Years 59 Views v

Dr. Anmol KudalGeneral Physician | Nashik

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Kindly share the pic of the scalp for proper diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

How to treat Ichthyosis type of scaly skin in my legs in winter? I use body oil three times a day. Still, there are the marks.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 422 Views v

Dr. Pathuri Ram SushruthHair Transplant Surgeon | Hyderabad

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Treatment will depend on the severity. Sometimes moisturizers will be sufficient but if severe we have to give oral medication. Take personal consultation to get best results ... Read More

Will exfoliation help in ichthyosis or very dry skin? Or will make it worse? Can I apply coconut oil on the body in ichthyosis?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 361 Views v

Dr. Vijay Vidyadhar RautDermatologist | Pune

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Ichthyosis and dryness of skin have impaired skin barrier . If you induce more Exfoliation , this can lead to more loss of protective skin barrier . Actually Dermatologist prescribe good topical mo ... Read More

I am having this problem from childhood seen many doctors but still this problem is not cured what shall i do

Asked for Female, 26 Years 265 Views v

Dr. YuktiDermatologist | Faridabad

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Moisturise daily If issues persist, consult online for detailed prescription ... Read More

Diet for pemphigus vulgaris How to stop getting boosters all over the body How to control pemphigus vulgaris

Asked for Male, 28 Years 1132 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

It's an auto immune disease..need specific medicine... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

I have ichthyosis on my legs. Due to winter my skin has become extremely dry and scaly. What cream/lotion can be used for it to relieve and improve the health of my skin?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 174 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from eczematous dermatitis causing this dryness and scaling... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consu ... Read More

How can i remove scales from my legs, skin is thick on my legs with scales. Tried eucerin intense repair lotion and moisturex lotion but didn't worked.

Asked for Female, 24 Years 175 Views v

Dr. Manas ChopraDermatologist | Delhi

Hello dear. Kindly share a picture via online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Keep your TSH level under control ... Read More

I have vitiligo vulgaris since 4 months some patches around the breast and a small one on my thigh I am taking a treatment since 2 months but I saw the patches are increasing

Asked for Female, 22 Years 248 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from vitiligo causing white spots... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed pres ... Read More

I have acne all over my body and acne scars the doctor say it was keratosis pilaris he is not sure plus I have very dry rough and scaly hands and feet they say its ichthyosis vulgaris.about 1month complete when I started treatment but no improvement in my skin I am very worried about it I want some specialist doctor who cure my problem if anyone co

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Asked for Female, 21 Years 131 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment d ... Read More

This condition has been with me from many years, I don't know exactly from which age. Recently I became aware of this as I had severe scales and bad and dry skin on my legs, back and hands. It's very odd looking and when I researched over the internet, I came to know this skin problem. I have done a lot of research over this and found that it can n

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 230 Views v

Dr. Manas ChopraDermatologist | Delhi

Hello dear. Kindly don't self diagnose any condition. Consult me directly via online consultation and share more details and clear pictures of the affected skin ... Read More

Helo My name is khushi. I am 24 yr old. I m suffering from fish skin on my whole legs, hand and my back. Since childhood.. It looks very wierd.. And also my skin is soo dry.. Plz give me advice for better skin.. I m going to marry ..so that m very worried about it.. Is there any treatment for getting normal skin. Plz help me

Asked for Female, 24 Years 93 Views v

Dr. Soham BhattacharyyaDermatologist | Kolkata

Please share a clinical photograph for assessment ... Read More

Hi Doctors, I am having very dry and scally skins since my childhood. Mostly lower portion of my body ,scalp and back has very dry a scally skin. I'm using ray dew moisturising lotion from last 1.5years and no change. Attached pic is of my skin after moisturising with a mix of glycerin with lotion. But there's no change at all. I'm quite confused

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 112 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from eczematous dermatitis causing this dryness and scaling... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation f ... Read More

I have scales on my lower legs, and very less scales on stomach.. I have tried Moisturex cream and constant scrubbing too but it doesn't work..is there a treatment to remove scales and dead skin from body..?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 133 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from psoriasiform dermatitis causing scaling.. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed pres ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I have been diagnosed with Verruca Vulgaris on my left hand's middle finger. Treatment prescribed is Laser Removal. I just want to know are there any alternative effective treatment apart from Laser Removal. Thank you

Asked for Male, 23 Years 210 Views v

Dr. Appurva BansalAesthetic Dermatologist | Indore

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Best treatment is co2 laser ...but alternative can given...pls do Private consultation and I will prescribe u treatment. ... Read More

I have consulted many doctors for scaly, peeling skin which I've had since childhood. I have been told this is Ichthyosis which is a genetic condition without a permanent cure. Is there a thick moisturizer/ointment which helps to reduce the scaling and keep the skin moist? I have tried Cetaphil, Oillatum, Atoderm etc but none of them last more than

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Asked for Female, 25 Years 161 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ... Read More

I am having skin problem .. extreme dryness lower back fish like marks in skin Hips legs Stomach I thought its jus a skin dryness because of winters but wen it didnt cure in summers... Doc says its xerosis Or ichthyosis... want to know the treatment best available to cure this in shortest time Suggest soap Moisturiser Oitments to get better

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Asked for Female, 29 Years 115 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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You are suffering from xerosis causing scales.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online con ... Read More

Hi, I am a 31 year old male, facing Acne Vulgaris and seborrehic dermatitis. Do people face these at my age? What could be the effective treatment? Regards

Asked for Male, 31 Years 30 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

Yes seborrhoeic dermatitis is very common at this age. Please visit my clinic or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment. It is treatable. ... Read More

Hi, I am a 31 year old male, facing Acne Vulgaris and seborrehic dermatitis. Do people face these at my age? What could be the effective treatment? Regards

Asked for Male, 31 Years 199 Views v

Dr. Sandeep GuptaDermatologist | Delhi

Not usually but can be. ... Read More

I am suffering from acne vulgaris from 10 years I guess I need an treatment or advice for that particular disease

Asked for Male, 25 Years 138 Views v

Dr. Sonam RamrakhianiDermatologist | Thane

Males do tend to get very severe acne like grade 4 at times...which definitely need medical intervention and cannot be managed with home remedies...if that's the case it also is best to start as early ... Read More

Hi, Please prescribe me best antibiotic to treat proteus vulgaris urinary tract infection. I have been to a doctor and used many tablets, the infection is reduced but not been cured. When the tablets are used I feel good and as soon as I stop using them infection is coming back. So please prescribe the best antibiotic(s) to cure my proteus vulgari

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 208 Views v

Dr. Gunjan SainiSexologist | Haridwar

Take ayurveda medicines for this consult Me online with me for better ... Read More

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