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What is the definition of Follicular Ichthyosis?
Follicular ichthyosis is a very rare genetic skin disease characterized by excessive dry, rough, scaly skin and plugged hair follicles.
What are the symptoms of Follicular Ichthyosis?
Symptoms of follicular ichthyosis include red, dry, rough, and scaly skin, dilated hair follicles with keratin plugs that extend above the surface of the skin, and decreased or absent sebaceous glands. Follicular ichthyosis may occur in several areas of the body. Individuals with follicular ichthyosis may also have a short stature, intellectual disability, or seizures. Other symptoms of follicular ichthyosis may include overheating due to reduced sweating, limited movement due to painful skin, and secondary skin and systemic infections.
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What are the current treatments for Follicular Ichthyosis?
There is no cure for follicular ichthyosis. Treatment for follicular ichthyosis is focused on moisturizing and exfoliating the skin to prevent dryness, cracking, scaling, and skin build-up. Moisturizing creams and ointments, such as lanolin creams and products containing urea, lactic acid, and other alpha hydroxy acids may be prescribed. Topical keratolytic preparations may also be prescribed to prevent flaky skin build up, along with retinoids, such as acitretin or isotretinoin, and oral antibiotics to treat secondary skin or systemic infections.
Who are the top Follicular Ichthyosis Local Doctors?
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Dr. Joy P. Walker
Dermatology
Advanced in Follicular Ichthyosis
Dr. Joy P. Walker
Dermatology
733 W Clairemont Ave, 
Eau Claire, WI 
715-838-5222
Languages Spoken:
English
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Joy Walker is a Dermatologist in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Dr. Walker and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Ichthyosis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Gina R. Chacon-Osorio
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Follicular Ichthyosis
Dr. Gina R. Chacon-Osorio
Internal Medicine

Edward W Sparrow Hospital Association

1200 E Michigan Ave, Suite 510, 
Lansing, MI 
517-364-5184
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Gina Chacon-Osorio is an Internal Medicine provider in Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Chacon-Osorio and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Ichthyosis. Her top areas of expertise are Acquired Ichthyosis, Follicular Ichthyosis, Genital Dwarfism, and Geleophysic Dysplasia. Dr. Chacon-Osorio is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Follicular Ichthyosis
Dr. Scott B. Phillips
Dermatology
Advanced in Follicular Ichthyosis
Dr. Scott B. Phillips
Dermatology

Presence Healthcare Services

1431 N Claremoint Ave, 
Chicago, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English
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Scott Phillips is a Dermatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Phillips and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Ichthyosis. His top areas of expertise are Follicular Ichthyosis, Acquired Ichthyosis, Alopecia Areata, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

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