January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Ichthyoses are skin disorders causing scales, with treatment depending on type and severity.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New gene identification techniques have improved the understanding and classification of inherited hair disorders.
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January 2013 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Newborns with ichthyosis need specific care based on their skin type.
The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.
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June 2012 in “European journal of human genetics” Inherited ichthyoses cause widespread skin scaling and thickening due to gene mutations.