“We’re pretty sure it’s what’s called X-linked ichthyosis, which means its linked to the X chromosome, and it’s passed down to the males in our family.” Fleagle learned there was a ...

International guidelines for the screening of a rare skin condition have changed after scientists found an elevated rate of ...

Eventually, the scales covered 95% of Peyton's body. Fleagle, who is now 12, has a condition called X-linked ichthyosis, one of an often-disfiguring group of skin diseases that develop in children.

Ichthyosis Vulgaris and X-linked recessive ichthyosis are the most frequent, both caused by well-known genetic abnormalities. Depending on the severity of the ichthyosis, treatment should include ...

X-linked ichthyosis exclusively affects males due to its X-linked recessive pattern. It affects approximately 1 in 6000 individuals due to mutations in the STS gene, leading to a steroid sulfatase ...

Finally, years later, they found a name for his rare genetic condition — x-linked ichthyosis. The search drove him. In fact, it drove him all the way to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark.

X-linked ichthyosis mainly affects males, starting around 3-6 months of age. The scales are larger and darker than milder forms like ichthyosis vulgaris, leading to discomfort as the condition ...

TMB-001, a topical formulation using Timber’s patented IPEG delivery system, is being developed for the treatment of moderate to severe forms of congenital ichthyosis (CI) including X-linked ...

International guidelines for the screening of a rare skin condition have changed after scientists found an elevated rate of psychological disorders ...

Eventually, the scales covered 95% of Peyton’s body. Fleagle, who is now 12, has a condition called X-linked ichthyosis, one of an often-disfiguring group of skin diseases that develop in children.

Patients with recessive X-linked and autosomal recessive lamellar congenital ichthyosis (CI) achieved treatment success with a novel topical isotretinoin ointment known as TMB-001, results from a ...