X-linked ichthyosis X-linked ichthyosis X-linked ichthyosis (XLI) (also known as ") is a skin condition caused by the hereditary deficiency of the steroid sulfatase (STS) enzyme that affects 1 in 2000 to 1 in 6000 males. XLI manifests with dry, scaly skin and is due to deletions or mutations in the "STS" gene. XLI can also occur in the context of larger deletions causing contiguous gene syndromes. Treatment is largely aimed at alleviating the skin symptoms. The term is from the Ancient Greek 'ichthys' meaning 'fish'. The major symptoms of XLI include scaling of the skin, particularly on the neck, trunk, and
Medical nutrition therapy other health conditions that are caused by or made worse by unhealthy eating habits. On the other hand, Medical nutrition is a broader term describing nutrition in a medical context. Normally, individuals obtain the necessary nutrients their bodies require through normal daily diets that process the foods accordingly within the body. Nevertheless, there are circumstances such as disease, distress, stress, and so on that may prevent the body from obtaining sufficient nutrients through diets alone. In such conditions, a dietary supplementation specifically formulated for their individual condition may be required to fill the void created by the specific condition. This