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Treatments for Ichthyosis

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Drugs and Medications used to treat Ichthyosis:

Note:You must always seek professional medical advice about any prescription drug, OTC drug, medication, treatment or change in treatment plans.

Some of the different medications used in the treatment of Ichthyosis include:

  • Salicylic Acid and Propylene Glycol
  • Keralyt Gel

Hospital statistics for Ichthyosis:

These medical statistics relate to hospitals, hospitalization and Ichthyosis:

  • 0.015% (1,920) of hospital consultant episodes were for other epidermal thickening in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
  • 99% of hospital consultant episodes for other epidermal thickening required hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
  • 50% of hospital consultant episodes for other epidermal thickening were for men in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
  • 50% of hospital consultant episodes for other epidermal thickening were for women in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
  • 2% of hospital consultant episodes for other epidermal thickening required emergency hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
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Book Excerpts: Treatment of Ichthyosis

Treatments of Ichthyosis: Online Medical Books

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Skin, scaly: Patient counseling
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

Teach the patient proper skin care, and suggest lubricating baths and emollients. Instruct him not to use hot water to bathe or shower.

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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006

Skin, scaly: Patient counseling
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

Teach the patient proper skin care, and suggest lubricating baths and emollients. Instruct him not to use hot water to bathe or shower.

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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007

Skin, scaly: Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

▪ If scaling results from corticosteroid therapy, wean the patient off the drug. (See Managing the patient with psoriasis, page 567.)

▪ Prepare the patient for such diagnostic tests as a Wood's light examination, skin scraping, and skin biopsy.

▪ Administer lotions and creams, as prescribed.

Patient teaching

▪ Instruct the patient in proper skin care.

▪ Explain the underlying disorder and its treatment.

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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007



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