Those are family of genetically determined keratinization disorders characterized by a generalized persistent non-inflammatory scaling of the skin surface.
1) Ichthyosis vulgaris – Autosomal dominant
2) X-linked ichthyosis – X-linked recessive trait
3) Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis – Autosomal dominant
4) Lamellar ichthyosis – Autosomal recessive
Commonest and is inherited as a dominant.
The essential defect of keratinization is that the keratin layer is not shed as it should be. This abmormal retention of stratum corneum accounts for its thickness. Also the keratin layer has a poor capacity to retain water resulting in dryness of the skin.
1) Disease becomes apparent after 3 months of life mostly on back and extensor surfaces of the limbs, forehead and cheeks may be involved
2) Scaling is the most prominent symptom
3) Itching
4) Symptoms may worsen during winter
1) Drink plenty of water
2) Apply coconut oil to the affected part
3) Vit-A and Vit-C are very useful
4) Fresh fruits and fresh vegetables are very useful
5) Orange and lime juice is taken regularly
According to ayurveda this is a pure Vata vyadhi and difficult to cure but easy to manage .
With Ayurvedic medicines and diet, one can spend his entire life without any symptoms.Therefore, ayurvedic treatment is recommended for this disease.
Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919850053462 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.
Major types of Ichthyoses
1) Ichthyosis vulgaris – Autosomal dominant
2) X-linked ichthyosis – X-linked recessive trait
3) Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis – Autosomal dominant
4) Lamellar ichthyosis – Autosomal recessive
What is Ichthyosis vulgaris
Commonest and is inherited as a dominant.
The essential defect of keratinization is that the keratin layer is not shed as it should be. This abmormal retention of stratum corneum accounts for its thickness. Also the keratin layer has a poor capacity to retain water resulting in dryness of the skin.
Symptoms of Ichthyosis
1) Disease becomes apparent after 3 months of life mostly on back and extensor surfaces of the limbs, forehead and cheeks may be involved
2) Scaling is the most prominent symptom
3) Itching
4) Symptoms may worsen during winter
Treatment / Home remedies for Ichthyosis
1) Drink plenty of water
2) Apply coconut oil to the affected part
3) Vit-A and Vit-C are very useful
4) Fresh fruits and fresh vegetables are very useful
5) Orange and lime juice is taken regularly
Ayurvedic medicine for Ichthyosis
According to ayurveda this is a pure Vata vyadhi and difficult to cure but easy to manage .
With Ayurvedic medicines and diet, one can spend his entire life without any symptoms.Therefore, ayurvedic treatment is recommended for this disease.
Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919850053462 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.
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