What is lamellar ichthyosis?

Lamellar ichthyosis is a rare skin condition that presents as patches of scaly skin and outward turning eyelids and lips. Other symptoms that may accompany this condition include, hair loss, decreased sweating, and thickened skin on the palms and soles of the feet.

How do members experience lamellar ichthyosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with lamellar ichthyosis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for lamellar ichthyosis*

Who has lamellar ichthyosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 1
40s 0
50s 1
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 2