Ichthyosis vulgaris

excessive dry, scaly skin  

It is the most common form of the inherited ichthyoses

• Treatments
  • Keep skin hydrated
    • Apply emollients with high lipid content, such as lanolin cream (a sebum-like substance derived from wool-bearing animals).
• Treatments to reduce scale
  • Bathe in salt water.
  • Apply creams or lotions containing salicylic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid or urea to exfoliate and moisturise skin. These may irritate active eczema.
  • Oral retinoids such as acitretin or isotretinoin can be prescribed in severe cases.