What is ichthyosis vulgaris?
Ichthyosis is a skin condition characterized as accumulated dead, dry, scaly skin cells that thicken on the skin's surface. It is also known as fish scale disease.
How do members experience ichthyosis vulgaris?
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Who has ichthyosis vulgaris on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 8 | |
| 30s | 16 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 10 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 7 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 | |
| Female | 40 |
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