• Most common form of ICHTHYOSIS characterized by prominent scaling especially on the exterior surfaces of the extremities. It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
  NLM Medical Subject Headings
  U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
• The most common form of ichthyosis. It is an autosomal dominant inherited or acquired disorder characterized by scaling and desquamation of the skin.
  NCI Thesaurus
  U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
• Ichthyosis vulgaris (ik-thee-O-sis vul-GAY-ris) is an inherited skin disorder in which dead skin cells accumulate in thick, dry scales on your skin's surface.
  Mayo Clinic
  Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
• Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common skin disorder passed down through families that leads to dry, scaly skin. It often begins in early childhood. Treatment may include heavy duty moisturizers which contain chemicals that help the skin to shed normally, including lactic acid, salicylic acid, and urea. Ichthyosis vulgaris can be a nuisance,...
  NIH Genetic and Rare Diseases
  National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences