ICHTHYOSIS VULGARIS

• ICHTHYOSIS VULGARIS Is charaterized by excessive dry and scaly skin 
• It’s also known as “fish scale disease” it has similar pattern as fish’s scales.
• This is present at birth and disappear during child hood but in some cases it can return during adulthood 
• Ichthyosis affects people with all ages, races and gender.
• In some cases adults have ichthyosis without defective genes but this is a rare condition 
• Ichthyosis vulgaris mayalso occur along with other skin disorders, such as atopic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis,  severe eczema
• Ichthyosis vulgaris get worse during the winter time because of cold and dry air and in the summer, the disease  disappear because of the warm, moist air.

IN AYURVEDA: 

• Ichthyosis vulgaris correlated with Eka Kushtha. 
• According to Ayurveda disease is caused due to imbalance of Vata and Kapha dosha 

TYPES:

• The most common type of Ichthyosis normally occurs scales of thick skin appear all over the body
• An inherited condition of the skin where a baby is born with large patches of scaly-looking skin
• Where a baby is born with red, delicate, and sensitive skin. They develop scales of dry skin later in life, such as in early childhood and puberty
• New-born babies with this type of skin disorder are covered in a thick membrane at birth
• Scales appear on a new-born shortly after birth
• A non-inherited skin condition that occurs by internal diseases and medication reactions.

SYMPTOMS:

• Flaky scalp
• Itchy skin
• Polygon-shaped scales on the skin
• Scales that are brown, gray, or white
• Severely dry skin
• Thickened skin
• Rough bumps on the arms, in thighs and in the  buttocks
• Itchy skin
• Flaky, dry skin
• Patches of skin 
• Thickened skin
• Grey, white, or brown patches on skin

CAUSES:

• Genes (inherited) and this is called inherited ichthyosis vulgaris.
• Gene mutation (change) in the womb.
• In adults including kidney failure, certain cancers, sarcoidosis, leprosy, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
• Allergy to certain medication 
• Thyroid disease
• Atopic dermatitis

DIAGNOSIS:

• Biopsy (removing a small portion of the skin for examination under a microscope)
• Since the disease is inherited in children so go for a genetic test.

COMPLICATIONS:

• Skin infections
• In Children have a higher risk of developing eczema, asthma, high Fever 
• Ichthyosis vulgaris cause dehydration, blistering, overheating and skin allergies.

PRECAUTIONS:

• Apply lotions and creams after taking bath 
• Gently rub a pumice stone on wet skin help remove thickened crusty skin.
• Brush washed hair to remove scales from scalp.
• Take baths more than once a day this Hydrating the skin softens the scales
• Take oral and/or skin medications including antibiotics to treat skin infections.
• Add a small amount of bleach to bath water if skin infections 

TREATMENTS:

• There is no permanent cure to ichthyosis, there are certain treatments available that can relieve your skin of the symptoms that cause dry, scaly skin.
• Apply creams or lotions containing salicylic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid or urea to exfoliate and moisturise skin. These may irritate active eczema.
• Oral retinoids such as acitretin or isotretinoin can be prescribed in severe cases
• Apply product that contains urea, lactic acid or a low concentration of salicylic acid 
• Mild acidic compounds help skin shed its dead skin cells and Urea helps bind moisture to skin.

CAC MEDICATIONS IN ICHTHYOSIS VULGARIS:

• DETOX PREMIUM POWDER:

This is a herbo-mineral preparation that contains ingredients like Parwal Pishti, Giloy satv, Shukta Pishti, Kamdudha Ras, Gandhak Rasayan, etc.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with plain water.

• BLOOD PURIFIER SYRUP :

It is ayurvedic syrup that consists of various natural ingredients such as Khadir Chall (Acacia catechu), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Harad (Terminalia bellirica), Baheda (Terminalia chebula), Amla (Emblica officinalis), etc. As the syrup purifies the blood by removing excess toxins it is very beneficial in maintaining proper circulation and improves the skin naturally.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

• SKIN CARE PLUS TABLET:

skin care tablet is a pure ayurvedic formulation. It help to maintain the texture of your skin depending on the type of skin you have. It contains various herbs like Haridra khand, Panchnimb churna, Khadir chahal, Chirayta, Mulethi, Chopchini, Gandhak, Ajmoda that work very effectively on all skin types. Skin care is a blood purifying tablet. It cools and detoxifies the blood, increase blood circulation of the skin. It minimizes the blemishes, lighten sun tan, delay ageing of skin and heal skin problems.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

• PANCHATIKTA GHRITA GUGGULU:

Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu is an ayurvedic preparation mainly used for skin diseases. This tablet contains pure herbal ingredients such as Nimba(Azadirachta indica), Patola(Cucumis acutangulus), Guduchi(Tinospora cordifolia), Vasa(Adhatoda vasica), etc. This tablet promotes detoxification and rejuvenation. Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu tablet is a natural source of anti – oxidant. It promotes engender vibrant and healthy skin.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablets twice a day with normal water.

• STRAWBERRY FACE CREAM:

Strawberry face cream is pure herbal cream which gives you glowing complexion without any side effects. This face cream Delays ageing, eliminates dead skin cells, cleanses the skin, improves complexion, and even tones your skin. The antioxidants present in strawberries delay the signs of aging like wrinkles and sagging skin. The Vitamin C fights free radicals that cause damage to cells and collagen resulting in fine lines. Vitamin C in strawberries is essential for the production of collagen, which improves the skin’s elasticity.

Recommended Dosage – Apply to the affected area twice daily.