skin disorders
Ichthyosis
Diagnosis of Ichthyosis
Development of characteristic scales For inherited ichthyoses, tests and consultation with a geneticist For acquired ichthyoses, sometimes skin biopsy Inherited ichthyosesare diagnosed when infants are born with or children develop the characteristic scales on their skin. Doctors do tests and consult experts in genetics (geneticists) to determine the cause of inherited ichthyoses. Acquired ichthyosesare diagnosed when people develop the characteristic scales after taking a medication or developing an internal disorder. Doctors may do a Biopsy to rule out other causes of skin dryness and flaking and sometimes to determine an internal cause. 