What is ichthyosis vulgaris?
Ichthyosis is a skin condition characterized as accumulated dead, dry, scaly skin cells that thicken on the skin's surface. It is also known as fish scale disease.
How do members experience ichthyosis vulgaris?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ichthyosis vulgaris*
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*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 ichthyosis vulgaris*
Who has ichthyosis vulgaris on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 17 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 9 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 7 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 | |
| Female | 39 |