Ichthyosis vulgaris
Lizard skin
Facts
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History of normal skin at birth, with gradual progression to dry scaly skin
Condition worsens in the winter
History / PE
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Dry and rough skin with horny plates over the extensor surfaces of the limbs
Differential Diagnosis
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Atopic dermatitis (occurs in infancy, pruritis)
Irritant contact dermatitis (history of exposure to irritant)
July 29th 2010
Categories
Dermatology
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