The dried skin like fish scales on the legs is probably ichthyosis, which is a common hereditary disease of skin keratosis. It used to be called ichthyosis and pityriasis in Chinese medicine. Its main symptom is dry and rough skin, accompanied by rhombic or polygonal scales, which cling to the skin surface and are not easy to peel off. Shaped like a fish scale or snakeskin, the edge is slightly free. The secretion of sebaceous glands and sweat glands decreases, which leads to imbalance of water and fluid metabolism in the body and affects the endocrine system.

Coping method

For ichthyosis patients, there is no cure at present, and the purpose of treatment is only to relieve symptoms, increase the water content of stratum corneum and promote normal keratinization.

Patients with ichthyosis can locally increase the water content of stratum corneum and remove hyperkeratotic substances; Try tretinoin, urea cream, salicylic acid and other drugs;

If the skin of ichthyosis patients is dry, excessive bathing should be avoided, especially not scalding with hot water or rubbing with soap with strong alkalinity. When the winter climate is dry, pay attention to applying glycerin to keep the skin moist.

Patients with ichthyosis should be more careful at ordinary times. Functional skin care products have a good effect on relieving dry skin and scaly skin. Activating skin gel has obvious effect on scaly skin.

Matters needing attention

Patients with ichthyosis should pay attention to eating more vegetables and fruits, and eat more foods rich in vitamins such as animal liver and carrots.

Finally, remind patients that severe ichthyosis will lead to other complications and endanger human health. There are few such examples, but patients should be reminded to pay attention to it and actively participate in the treatment of ichthyosis to minimize its harm.