Ichthyosis hystrix: An unusual presentation

• Main Authors: Vijayeeta Jairath (Author), Parul Aggarwal (Author), Sarabjit Kaur (Author), Nidhi Jindal (Author), Vijay Kumar Jain (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Ichthyosis hystrix (IH) is a rare, genetically, and clinically heterogeneous group of ichthyosiform dermatoses characterized by spiny hyperkeratotic scales. It is inherited either as an autosomal dominant or a sporadic variety. The phenotypic expression varies from a severe generalized involvement t...