Patient's question:
Dry and rough all over, with scales, peeling. 5 years oldDoctor's answer:
Hello, ichthyosis is a genetic disease with its root in genes. Currently, it is not yet curable, and treatment cannot change the inherited genes. Ichthyosis is not contagious.Suggestions for Treatment:
1. The goal of treatment is to alleviate symptoms, increase the moisture content of the stratum corneum, and promote normal keratinization.
2. Systemic treatment can include trying vitamin A, 13-cis retinoic acid, Xinyeling, or methotrexate.
3. Topical treatments can help increase the moisture content of the stratum corneum and remove overkeratinized substances, such as Silikang.
4. If there is an infection, topical antibiotic ointments can be used.
5. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment focuses on removing scales, promoting new skin growth, nourishing muscles and skin, improving microcirculation of the blood, enhancing skin metabolism, and regulating the body's innate immune function.