The media leaked photos of a two-year-old girl Shamy from India, who was born with lamellar ichthyosis.
Her skin is very dry and painful, and she is at high risk of infection, which can easily get into the sensitive areas between the hard scales.
The condition of her skin resembles the scales on the body of a lizard.
Lamellar ichthyosis (lamellar ichthyosis) or lamellar ichthyosis, or scaly ichthyosis is one of the varieties of ichthyosis. Congenital hereditary skin disease. Large, rough scales are formed on the patient's body, which cover the entire body, including skin folds, palms and soles. The body remains embedded in this shell throughout its life.
In patients with lamellar ichthyosis on hot days, there may be a threat of overheating due to difficulties with perspiration and the pressure of hard scales on the subcutaneous blood vessels. There may also be problems with vision, hair growth on the head, and movement. Sometimes mental retardation occurs.
For treatment, various moisturizers are mainly used. There is no complete cure for ichthyosis, but the condition of patients can be alleviated.
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