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Tinea Treatment in Jumeirah, Dubai

Ichthyosis refers to a group of genetic skin disorders that are characterized by dry skin and excessive shedding of scale (fish scale). It affects both sexes and all races. It can be evident at birth or during early childhood. Adults may develop ichthyosis called then acquired ichthyosis that maybe due to thyroid disease or in association with lymphoma and certain medications.
Most cases are inherited from affected or carrier parents, while some are due to spontaneous mutation in the patient him/herself. Once suspected clinically, biopsy and genetic testing are performed to classify the type of ichthyosis so an appropriate treatment can be administered.
In addition to dry skin the patient may suffer from a constellation of symptoms that all add up to impact depending on the severity of the condition, the lifestyle and psychology of the affected individual.
Patients may suffer from lack of sweating which causes overheating, dehydration, fragile and easily blistering skin. This predisposes them for recurrent infections, which may also affect hair and eyes. Rare cases are associated with growth retardation.
The disease doesn’t only affect the body: the general appearance of the constantly dry and peeling skin can be socially stigmatizing and patients may suffer from secondary psychological issues.

What You Can Do

The fungus can be contracted from contaminated soil, animals and can transmit through human contacts or contaminated objects like stepping on infected wet towels or sharing contaminated hair brushes and shoes. Some other elements, such as bad pedicure, predispose the nails for fungal infection.

What We Can Do For You

Once suspected, the diagnosis is confirmed by collecting skin scrapings for microscopic examination and culture.
Treatment involves the use of topical antifungal creams, and in certain cases when this fails or when the infection is widespread or involving difficult areas to treat, like nails and hairy areas (beard, scalp) oral antifungals can be prescribed.

The Future

There are some steps you can take to prevent infection, like drying your feet and groin especially well after showers, and avoid stepping barefoot in common wet areas.