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What is the definition of Acquired Ichthyosis?
Acquired ichthyosis is a skin disorder characterized by chronic, dry, and thickened fish scale-like skin that usually appears in adults who have an underlying systemic disease, such as Hodgkin lymphoma, hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone), sarcoidosis (granulomatous disease), cancer, or an HIV infection. While the cause is unknown acquired ichthyosis may occur with the use of certain medications, such as hydroxyurea, kava, nicotinic acid, and targeted cancer therapies, such as protein kinase inhibitors, vemurafenib, and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).
What are the symptoms of Acquired Ichthyosis?
Symptoms of acquired ichthyosis usually affect the arms, abdomen, and legs and may include chronic, dry, and thickened fish scale-like skin that causes excessive lines on the palms, keratosis pilaris (dry, rough skin bumps), and may be associated with atopic eczema, an underlying disease, cancer, or occur in individuals who are taking a drug know to cause dry skin.
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What are the current treatments for Acquired Ichthyosis?
Treatment for acquired ichthyosis mainly focuses on soothing, protecting, and improving the skin condition by using non-soap body washes, bathing in salt water, and using an exfoliating sponge and moisturizing creams containing urea, salicylic acid, or alpha hydroxy acids. Severe acquired ichthyosis may be treated with oral retinoids, such as acitretin and isotretinoin, oral antibiotics for bacterial skin infection, and Vitamin D supplementation.
Who are the top Acquired Ichthyosis Local Doctors?
Experienced in Acquired Ichthyosis
Dr. Eddie J. Pierce
Family Medicine
Experienced in Acquired Ichthyosis
Dr. Eddie J. Pierce
Family Medicine

Lincoln Medical Education Partnership

4600 Valley Rd, Suite 200, 
Lincoln, NE 
 (2.6 mi)
402-483-4571
Languages Spoken:
English, Castilian, Spanish
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Eddie Pierce is a Family Medicine provider in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Pierce and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Ichthyosis. His top areas of expertise are Acquired Ichthyosis, Follicular Ichthyosis, Chronic Cough, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Pierce is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Acquired Ichthyosis
Dr. James M. Ohrt
Family Medicine
Experienced in Acquired Ichthyosis
Dr. James M. Ohrt
Family Medicine

Henderson Health Care Services Inc

1621 Front St, 
Henderson, NE 
 (57.8 mi)
402-723-4512
Languages Spoken:
English
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James Ohrt is a Family Medicine provider in Henderson, Nebraska. Dr. Ohrt and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Ichthyosis. His top areas of expertise are Common Cold, Fragile XE Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Ohrt is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Acquired Ichthyosis
Dr. Lindsey C. Nelson
Family Medicine
Experienced in Acquired Ichthyosis
Dr. Lindsey C. Nelson
Family Medicine

Henderson Health Care Services Inc

1621 Front St, 
Henderson, NE 
 (57.8 mi)
402-723-4512
Experience:
7+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Lindsey Nelson is a Family Medicine provider in Henderson, Nebraska. Dr. Nelson has been practicing medicine for over 7 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Ichthyosis. Her top areas of expertise are Common Cold, Follicular Ichthyosis, Acquired Ichthyosis, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

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