Ichthyosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Ichthyosis (سماك الجلد)
Quick summary
Severe dryness with fish-like scales. Treated with intensive emollients and tazarotene.
Last updated: 22 July 2026
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Treatment
- Thick emollients.
- Urea/salicylic acid cream.
- Topical tazarotene.
- Oral isotretinoin for severe types.