Ichthyosis vulgaris is an inherited or acquired skin condition that occurs when the skin doesn’t shed its dead skin cells. This causes dry, dead skin cells to accumulate in patches on the surface of ...

Ichthyosis vulgaris is an autosomal dominant, genetically inherited disorder that is estimated to affect 1 in 250 individuals. The condition typically presents early in childhood and tends to improve ...

A woman with a rare genetic condition that causes dry, scaly skin says she was humiliated on a recent flight when the airline became concerned about her appearance and asked her and her infant son to ...