Ichthyosis

Ichthyosis is a family of genetic dermatological conditions seen in humans and domestic animals. The word comes from Greek ιχθύωσις lit. "forming fish", as people or animals with ichthyosis have scaly skin which can vaguely resemble the scales of a fish. The term ichthyosis is sometimes used to refer to the specific condition ichthyosis vulgaris. Ichthyosis was formerly referred to as "pseudo-leprosy," as it can produce an appearance superficially similar to that of leprosy. (From the Wikpedia article Ichthyosis.)

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Recent Publications on Ichthyosis:
Histopathologic characterization of epidermolytic hyperkeratosis: a systematic review of histology from the National Registry for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Disorders. BACKGROUND: The clinical condition generalized epidermolytic...	4th July, 2008	Department of Dermatology, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown	J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008 Jul;59(1):86-90. DOI Direct Link
Clinical detection of ichthyosis vulgaris in an atopic dermatitis clinic: implications for allergic respiratory disease and prognosis. BACKGROUND: Recent genetic studies have demonstrated that filaggrin...	4th July, 2008	School of Medicine, MSIII, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland,	J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008 Jul;59(1):72-8. Epub 2008 May 2. DOI Direct Link
Acquired ichthyosis with systemic lupus erythematosus: both dermatoses in a single skin biopsy specimen. Acquired ichthyosis (AI) in association with systemic lupus erythematosus...	4th July, 2008	Department of Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York, NY, USA.	Cutis. 2008 Feb;81(2):159-62.
Femtosecond laser-assisted inverted mushroom keratoplasty. PURPOSE: To evaluate best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), refractive...	27th June, 2008	Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Maastricht, Maastricht,	Cornea. 2008 Jul;27(6):679-85. DOI Direct Link
The clinical and morphologic features of nonepidermolytic ichthyosis in the golden retriever. A scaling disorder specific to Golden Retriever dogs has been recognized...	27th June, 2008	School of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Pathology and Toxicology,	Vet Pathol. 2008 Mar;45(2):174-80. DOI Direct Link
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Ichthyosis Clinical Trials:
Efficacy and Safety of Two Doses of Liarozole vs. Placebo for the Treatment of Lamellar Ichthyosis	Ichthyosis, Lamellar
Use of an SPF30 Sunscreen and an After-Sun-Lotion in Skin Cancer Risk Patients	Skin Cancer;   Xeroderma Pigmentosum;   Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome
Cancer Risk in Individuals Who Have a Xeroderma Pigmentosum Gene Alteration Compared With Those Who Don't	Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific;   Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Acupuncture Treatment of Dry Eye	Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca;   Xeropthalmia
The Evaluation of Oral Acitretin in the Treatment of Psoriasis, Cutaneous Disorders of Keratinization, Multiple Basal Cell Carcinomas and Other Retinoid Responsive Diseases	Basal Cell Carcinoma;   Keratosis Palmaris et Plantaris;   Psoriasis
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Ichthyosis Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
7247442	Antibodies to HHPEN62 polypeptide
7300929	Mediators of hedgehog signaling pathways, compositions and uses related thereto
7300954	Tocopherols, tocotrienols, other chroman and side chain derivatives and uses thereof
7304092	Compounds and methods for treating tumors, cancer and hyperproliferative diseases
7307078	Polycyclic compounds which modulate PPAR.gamma. type receptors and cosmetic/pharmaceutical compositions comprised thereof
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