Ichthyosis
The ichthyoses are a family of genetic skin diseases
characterized by dry, thickened and scaling skin. Dermatologists
estimate that there are at least twenty varieties of ichthyosis,
with a wide range of severity and associated symptoms.
The top layer of skin, called the stratum corneum, is made up
of layers of flattened, dead skin cells. In normal skin, the
stratum corneum renews itself at a constant rate; the cells on top
are shed invisibly as new cells are generated. Ichthyosis can be
described as a "traffic jam" of skin cells. The skin's
natural shedding process is slowed or inhibited and, in some forms
of ichthyosis, the production of skin cells is too rapid.
For more information please contact the Foundation for
Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types, Inc. at
info@scalyskin.org
While many of the Dermal Therapy moisturizers assist people wth
ichthyosis, we specifically formulated the Alpha Hydroxy High
Potency Moisturizer for people with ichthyosis. This
non-fragranced
lotion feels cosmetically elegant while containing significant
amounts (10%) of both urea and lactic acid. Our use of 10% urea
enhances the ability of ichthyotic skin to retain water and 10%
lactic acid improves the exfoliation of dead skin. Combined these
two ingredients have proved useful for many people suffering from
Ichthyosis.
Our
Alpha Hydroxy High Potency Lotion was specifically designed to
exfoliate dead skin and hydrate the underlying live skin layers.
