Ichthyosis vulgaris addiction, may socially withdraw and/or separate when skin is noticeably infected, pre-occupation with appearance. Strong air-conditioning and excessive consumption of alcohol can also increase the buildup of scales. Over 50% of people with ichthyosis vulgaris have some type of atopic disease such as allergies, eczema, or asthma. Another common condition associated with ichthyosis vulgaris is keratosis pilaris (small bumps mainly appearing on the back of the upper arms). Ichthyosis vulgaris is one of the most common genetic disorders caused by a single gene. The disorder is believed to be caused by mutations to the gene encoding profilaggrin (a protein which
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