Ichthyosis Tied to Increased Risk of Depression, Anxiety
FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 -- Ichthyosis is associated with increased likelihood of depression and anxiety, according to a research letter published online Oct. 18 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.  Gloria Chen, from the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 1, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

This 8-year-old girl is only the 20th person in the US and 100th in the WORLD with rare skin disease that requires her to take 3 one-hour baths a day
Harper Foy from Edmonds, Washington, was diagnosed with Harlequin Ichthyosis. She is thought to be the 20th person in the US and just the 100th in the world with this condition. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Is this a Harlequin Skin Change?
Discussion Harlequins are comic characters originally from the Italian Commedia dell’arte who wore characteristic masks and brightly colored, well-demarcated (outlined) costumes. The comic’s or clown’s costumes vary and many are depicted with diamond shaped patterns. Colors can be predominantly bi-colored or multi-colored. Some costumes will divide the body in half or quarters with each section in a contrasting color or pattern. Pablo Picasso famously painted and sculpted harlequin performers many times in various costumes. Some examples can be seen here. There are at least 3 entities in medicine which us...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - August 7, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Camp for Kids With Skin Disorders Marks 30th Anniversary Camp for Kids With Skin Disorders Marks 30th Anniversary
The camp, sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology, accepts youth with conditions ranging from eczema and psoriasis to vitiligo, alopecia, epidermolysis bullosa, and ichthyosis.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - July 25, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

High levels of anxiety, depression, risk of suicide, and implications for treatment in patients with lamellar ichthyosis - Cort és H, Cariño-Calvo L, Reyes-Hernández OD, Rojas-Márquez M, Magaña JJ, Vizcaino-Dorado PA, Villegas-Vazquez EY, Quintas-Granados LI, Jiménez-Islas E, Cortés-Mollinedo VA, Leyva-Gómez G, González-Del Carmen M.
Lamellar ichthyosis (LI) is a genodermatosis that injures the structure and function of the skin, affecting the appearance and self-esteem of patients, which may seriously impair their mental health and quality of life. In the present study, we determined ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

Picture of Lamellar Ichthyosis Arms
Title: Picture of Lamellar Ichthyosis ArmsCategory: ImagesCreated: 12/16/2010 5:58:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/16/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - June 16, 2022 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news

Novel Isotretinoin Ointment For Congenital Ichthyosis Shows Promise Novel Isotretinoin Ointment For Congenital Ichthyosis Shows Promise
TMB-001 is a topical isotretinoin formulation that uses a patented ' IPEG ' technology isotretinoin delivery system.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 27, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

A Late-Preterm Infant with Ichthyosis, Pancytopenia, and Recurrent Sepsis
(Source: NeoReviews recent issues)
Source: NeoReviews recent issues - December 1, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

What Is the Survival Rate of Harlequin Ichthyosis?
Title: What Is the Survival Rate of Harlequin Ichthyosis?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 11/17/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/17/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - November 17, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news

What Is Life Expectancy for Harlequin Ichthyosis
What Is the Life Expectancy for Harlequin Ichthyosis? (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - November 17, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Despite Ichthyosis Recommendations,'Many Questions Still Exist'Despite Ichthyosis Recommendations,'Many Questions Still Exist '
' iPLEDGE does impose significant and financial barriers for our patients. More advocacy is needed to adapt that program for our patients, ' said Andrea Zaenglein, MD, co-chair of a consensus statement.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - April 13, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

What are Potential Complications of Ichthyosis?
Discussion Ichthyosis is a large group of dermatological disorders which are caused by abnormal epidermal differentiation. The term ichthys means fish and refers to the scale-like dermatological pattern seen in these disorders. Acquired ichthyosis is rare but more common in adults than children and has a rough, dry skin with prominent scaling, distributed symmetrically on the trunk and limbs (especially extensor surfaces), and is associated with autoimmune, infectious diseases, metabolic and malignant causes. Congenital or inherited ichthyosis is divided into non-syndromic (more common) and syndromic forms (generally ver...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - October 12, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

BioPharmX Corporation Urges Stockholders to Vote Now on Proposed Merger with Timber Pharmaceuticals
CAMPBELL, Calif., May 8, 2020 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- BioPharmX Corporation (NYSE American: BPMX) ("BioPharmX") is urging its stockholders to vote now on the proposed merger of BioPharmX with Timber Pharmaceuticals LLC (&quo... Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery, Mergers & Acquisitions BioPharmX, Timber Pharmaceuticals, HyantX, Topical Delivery, ichthyosis (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - May 8, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Management of Ichthyosis: A Brief Review Management of Ichthyosis: A Brief Review
This article highlights advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis of the ichthyoses, and reviews available management approaches as well as the applicability of genetic counseling.Skin Therapy Letter (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 23, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news

Ten-year-old boy dubbed 'human snake' because of rare condition
Jagannath, whose second name is unknown, is forced to lather himself in moisturiser every three hours because his skin is so painfully dry. He suffers from lamellar ichthyosis. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 13, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news