Abstract
Ichthyoses represent a large heterogeneous group of Mendelian disorders of cornification, clinically characterized by the presence of thick scales on the skin. They may manifest congenitally at birth or later on. They could be isolated or associated with extracutaneous anomalies. The choice of treatment depends on the type of ichthyoses, the age of the patient, the involved areas, the extent of the disease and syndromic association if any.
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Abbreviations
- ABCA12 gene:
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ATP-binding cassette, sub-family A (ABC), member 12
- ALOX12B gene:
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Arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase, 12R type
- ALOXE3 gene:
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Arachidonate lipoxygenase 3
- ARCI:
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Autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis
- TGM1:
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Transglutaminase 1 gene
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Sharma, A., Gupta, A., Goldust, M. (2023). Ichthyoses. In: Katsambas, A.D., Lotti, T.M., Dessinioti, C., D'Erme, A.M. (eds) European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15130-9_44
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