Quantcast This image displays a close-up of a fine, fish-like scale. Ichthyosis vulgaris ("fish skin") results in severe dryness of the skin causing flaking and scaling, as displayed in this image. This image displays the fish-scale appearance typical of ichthyosis. This image displays ichthyosis vulgaris. This image displays the fish-scale-like skin typical of ichthyosis. This image displays rough, dry skin on an extensive area of the trunk typical of ichthyosis. This image displays the bends of the legs, which are usually not affected with ichthyosis vulgaris.
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Who's At Risk
All races and both sexes are affected by ichthyosis vulgaris, though it is much more common in some regions than others; in the United States, 1 in 300 people have the ichthyosis trait, whereas internationally it is less prevalent. With hereditary ichthyosis, typically at least one parent has features of dry, scaly skin. It is an autosomal dominant disorder, meaning that if the parent has the trait (and in this case the disease), each child has a 50% chance of acquiring the trait and inheriting the disease. 
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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