Have you heard about a genetic skin disorder that causes dry, thickened, and flaky skin? This condition known as ichthyosis is derived from the Greek word for fish and presents with scales on the skin ...

Harlequin ichthyosis is a severe, rare genetic disorder affecting the skin. Infants with this condition are born with thick, scale-like skin plates all over their bodies. Treatment can help manage it, ...

Harlequin Ichthyosis (HI) is one of the rarest and most severe congenital skin disorders in the world. This disorder affects approximately 1 in 300,000 to 500,000 births. For decades, it was ...

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 ...

Ichthyosis confetti, an extremely rare genetic skin condition that leaves bright red patches scattered across her body Portia Cina (2) When strangers see Portia Cina, they often pause before asking ...

The epidermis is a multi-layered, stratified epithelium that provides a physical barrier for the organism, protecting it from pathogens and dehydration. 1 The ...