X-linked ichthyosis is no "cure." One of the aims of treatment is to reduce scaling by removing the excess, flaky scales, and keep the skin hydrated. This can be achieved using a variety of topical creams. Research is ongoing with regard to the use of gene therapy to treat XLI. In the 1960s, recessive x-linked ichthyosis was distinguished clinically from other ichthyoses. The Ichthyosis Support Group - http://www.ichthyosis.org.uk. 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.
Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix is best defined separately: Neuroendocrine: Of, relating to, or involving the interaction between the nervous system and the hormones of the endocrine glands. Carcinoma: An invasive malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue that tends to metastasize to other areas of the body. Neuroendocrine carcinoma affects many different parts of the body. In the cervix, it is a rare, but very aggressive form of cervical cancer. In its early stages, neuroendocrine carcinoma is asymptomatic (not showing or producing indications of a disease or other medical condition). In more advanced stages, symptoms