380 Ichthyosis has a moderate impact on quality of life in adults

Ichthyoses are a heterogeneous family of hereditary skin disorders characterized by dry, scaly, and frequently severely red skin. Analyzing quality of life (QoL) in those with ichthyosis is essential to understand disease natural history and assess treatment efficacy. To date, little research has been conducted in this field since ichthyosis is a rare disorder with a paucity of genetic and clinical data. Subjects older than 16 were recruited from the National Registry for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types.
Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Clinical Research: Epidemiology of Skin Diseases Source Type: research