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Is ichthyosis contagious

2018-09-12 11:11:16
My friend in school has a weird skin.He is 17 years. When I asked him he said that he has got this itchthyosis disease. Is this a contagious condition. As I sit next to him, will I get the disease also. I have started getting lot of itching since few days all over my body. what could be the reason?
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Answered2018-09-13 03:07:46

YESNO

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Some varieties of Ichthyosis are Hereditary, but it is not known to be contagious to others.

Answered2018-09-13 02:45:43

YESNO

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