Question

What are the ichthyoses?

Accepted Answer

● Congenital, autosomal dominant skin disorder
characterized by desquamation
● Does not respond to steroids
● Can cause primary corneal opacities, BK, and
corneal vascularization
● Eyelids are frequently involved with scaling and
cicatricial ectropion

Front	What are the ichthyoses?
Back	● Congenital, autosomal dominant skin disorder characterized by desquamation ● Does not respond to steroids ● Can cause primary corneal opacities, BK, and corneal vascularization ● Eyelids are frequently involved with scaling and cicatricial ectropion

Corneal Ichthyoses Congenital Autosomal Dominant Skin Disorder Characterized