Ichthyosis (Dry Skin)

Definition : means persistent dry skin inspite of full care.This can be acquired i.e.starting later in life or genetic i.e. starting from young age with positive family history.

Aetiology & types
Ichthyosis vulgaris 
Recessive X-linked Ichthyoses Lamellar ichthyoses
Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis
Complex syndromic Ichthyoses

  DIAGNOSIS OF CAUSE OF DRY SKIN PROBLEM  

First step in proper treatment of dry skin is accurate diagnosis of cause of this problem. So we first try to find out cause. We take detailed history, thorough nutritional counseling, physical examination, and examination of hormonal system. After that depending on likelihood of particular, cause relevant tests are done. At our centre we have the facility for all the diagnostic tests needed for the diagnosis of the cause of dry skin problems,. Thus you may consult us at our centre & at same time you may get all test done also. The time taken in getting all the reports ready is 36 hours. So if you are from out of Delhi, you may come here for two days.  

    INVESTIGATIONS i.e. DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

At our centre we have all the facility for complete investigation of cause of dry skin & other  problems. So we perform following tests, step by step depending on their need based on history & examination. 

The various diagnostic tests needed/performed are as follows:

Step- I: Hormone Testing:  Hormones are tested by latest-immunoassay techniques. These hormones includes total Testosterone, free testosterone Prolactin, LH, FSH, T3, T4, TSH others as Cortisol, E₂, Free testosterone SHBG etc.. Among above tests relevant hormones are tested in that particular patient depending on history examination &. Results are available in 36 hours. When we find out any of above hormone disorder simply correction of these hormone disorder corrects the dry skin problem in three months time. 

Blood glucose & other systemic test as test for kidney, liver etc. done.

                                                          TREATMENT OF DRY SKIN

After diagnosing the cause of dry skin we prescribe medicines. The success of various drugs we use in dry skin problems depends on accurate diagnosis of cause. If empirical treatment is prescribed as most doctors do, it often does not achieves permanent cure.

We provide specific treatment for Recurrent dry skin.

Similarly Permanent cure provided for Resistant dry skin.

We also give certain Newer treatments in very Difficult cases.
oral therapy

General therapeutic guidelines
Systemic retinoids
Vitamin D3 analogues
Urea cream or ointment
The alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA)
Propylene
PUVA
Liarozole
Antifungals as miconazole, fluconazole & others if f. infection found antibiotics to cure b. infection if it is found.  

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