Patient's question:
Medical Description: Since I was a child, I have realized that I have this disease. It worsens in winter and improves in summer. The limbs, waist, and behind the ears and face are severely affected, with a slight degree of involvement.History of Treatment and Effects: When I was young, my family was not aware of the condition. As I grew older, I understood it was a disease, but I have never been treated for it.
Help Needed: I am now 30 years old and want to have children, but because this is a genetic disease, I am afraid of passing it on to the next generation. Therefore, I would like to consult your hospital to see if it is possible to conduct a test to determine whether the fetus carries the ichthyosis gene.
This disease has accompanied me for 30 years, and it has been an extremely painful experience. I no longer want my child to suffer from the same pain.
Doctor's answer:
Hello. Ichthyosis affects the epidermis, but its root lies in the blood. There is a blood gene virus present in the body that produces an "invisible blood body protein" during hematopoiesis. This protein combines with active oxygen, a harmful byproduct of the body's metabolism, to form blood poison. This poison circulates throughout the bloodstream, leading to dysfunction of liver hematopoiesis and resulting in rough, dry skin. The harm is significant. This may not be detectable, but you can undergo a Down syndrome screening. Chromosomal issues can be identified through this test. If it is necessary to conduct an examination, you can check the fetus's chromosomes. For example, amniocentesis can be performed to analyze the fetal chromosomes and determine if this gene is present.