Ictiosis vulgar

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Ictiosis vulgar

Nombres alternativos:

Ictiosis común; Enfermedad de escamas de pescado

Síntomas:

La piel seca y escamosa generalmente es más severa en las piernas, pero también puede comprometer los brazos, las manos y la parte media del cuerpo. Las personas con esta afección igualmente pueden tener muchas líneas finas en la palma de la mano.

Signos y exámenes:

El médico generalmente puede diagnosticar esta afección examinando la piel. Se pueden necesitar exámenes para descartar otras posibles causas de la piel seca y escamosa.

El médico le preguntará a la persona si existen antecedentes familiares de resequedad de la piel.

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