A separate place in a number of children's skin diseases occupies ichthyosis. The exact etiology of this disease is still unknown, so doctors are forced to fight not with the causes of the disease, but with its consequences - that is, with symptoms.
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Disease «Fish Schee»
Most specialists tend to the version that the cause of ichthyosis lies in gene mutations that can be inherited from generation to generation. But so far no one has been able to decipher the mechanism of these mutations. Sometimes suffering from ichthyosis there are hormonal disorders, failing for metabolism, defective work of the thyroid gland. Based on these factors, the doctors in the treatment of ichthyosis are prescribed vitamin and mineral complexes, hormonal drugs, in some cases resort to blood plasma transfusion. Completely eliminate the patient from ichthyosis is not yet possible, this disease is considered chronic. However, modern medicine is quite able to achieve long periods of remission. And with proper skin care and compliance with the recommendations of doctors, the disease can be completely held under control.
Symptoms of ichthyosis
The name of the ailment comes from the Greek word «ichthyo» — fish. With ichthyosis there is a violation of skin orog. It becomes too dry and peel. However, dead cells are completely not extended, but accumulate, forming hard whores or gray-black flakes, which resemble fish Czech, hence the name. Unlike eczema or psoriasis ichthyosis practically does not affect face, knees, elbows and inguinal area.
Also, in ichthyosis, the thinning of structural tissues of nails and hair can be observed, and in some cases there are even complications passing into teeth (incorrect bite, too frequent caries).
Like many other dermatitis, ichthyosis can be accompanied by itching various intensity. In addition, due to excessive dry, the skin is quite often cracking, and infection and bacteria penetrate into cracks.
Ichthyosis — Disease dependent seasons. In winter, the disease can exacerbate due to dry wind and low humidity, and in the summer go to the decline. Very helpful with a prophylactic point of view of a trip to the resorts: the sea air has a beneficial effect on the skin-affected skin.
Regular moisturizing — recipe for success
One of the most important tasks in the fight against ichthyosis is regular and efficient skin moisturizing.
For comprehensive care, it is best to use dermatological cosmetics with emolent. Choosing such funds, it is important to consider the following:
- Any emulsion and cream with emolents is a mixture of two parts — Water and oily. If each fat molecule in a cosmetic or therapeutic agent is surrounded by several aqueous molecules, this type of emulsion is called «Oil in water». Creams based on which lies «Oil in water», As a rule, have a liquid, homogeneous consistency. They are well and quickly absorbed, but only surface layers of the skin moisturize and require more frequent application. But the most important thing is: such emulsions do not contribute to improving the production of natural moisturizing components.
- In emulsions and type creams «Water in oil» All the opposite — There are more fats (their number can reach 60-70%). Such means not only deeply moisturize the skin, but also provide full nutrition and protection.
Special Emulsion and Special Emolyum Series Cream — These are modern dermatological means of type «Water in oil», intended for complex skin care for diseases leaking with increased dry skin, including in ichthyosis. Due to the carefully selected set of active substances, the means are softened, give the epidermis elasticity and take it. The cosmetics line Emolyum received a positive assessment of the Scientific Center for Children's Health of the Ramna and the Child Health Center and is recommended to care for the skin of children from birth.
Ichthyosis — serious and severe disease. But integrated therapy and regular skin care will help the child to live a full-fledged life!
