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Your doctor will recommend heavy duty moisturizers. Creams and ointments work better than lotions. Apply these to moist skin immediately after bathing. You should use mild, non-drying soaps. Your doctor may tell you to use moisturizing creams that contain chemicals that help sk...[read article]

Tests for Ichthyosis Vulgaris

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Ichthyosis Vulgaris

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SALICYCLIC ACID (SAL i SIL ik AS id) breaks down layers of thick skin. It is used to treat common and plantar warts, psoriasis, calluses, and corns. It is also used...  More
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TAZAROTENE (ta ZAR oh teen) is applied to the skin to treat psoriasis and mild to moderate acne.  More
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TRETINOIN (TRET i noe in) is a medicine belonging to a class called the retinoids. It is similar to vitamin A. It is used to treat certain leukemias, such as acute ...  More
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AMMONIUM LACTATE (uh MOH nee uhm LAK teyt) is used on the skin to treat dry skin and other skin conditions.  More
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UREA (yoo REE uh) is used to soften thick, rough, or dry skin caused by certain skin conditions. It is also used to soften and remove damaged or diseased nails with...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Ichthyosis Vulgaris

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SALICYCLIC ACID (SAL i SIL ik AS id) breaks down layers of thick skin. It is used to treat common and plantar warts, psoriasis, calluses, and corns. It is also used...  More
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AMMONIUM LACTATE (uh MOH nee uhm LAK teyt) is used on the skin to treat dry skin and other skin conditions.  More
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UREA (yoo REE uh) is used to soften thick, rough, or dry skin caused by certain skin conditions. It is also used to soften and remove damaged or diseased nails with...  More
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Self Care for Ichthyosis Vulgaris

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Use of Mild Non-Drying Soaps
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Application of Moisturizer to Skin
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Increasing the humidity in your home helps eliminate the dry air that can irritate and inflame the passages in the nose and throat. Humidified air can relieve the d...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Ichthyosis Vulgaris What's this?

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Evening primrose oil (EPO) contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is believed to be the active ingredient. EPO has been studied...  More
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