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Is ichthyosis hereditary

2018-09-12 11:11:16
I am 28 year old male and I have this itchthyosis problem especially on my legs. Even my father has some dry skin too. Can I know that can this itchthyosis be hereditary? Am I having it because my father has dry skin problem? Are there other causes of it too?
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Hereditary. Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo.

Answered2018-09-13 04:20:01

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