Ichthyosis

Ichthyosis
Ichthyosis is characterized by rough, scaly skin.
Classification and external resources
Specialty Dermatology
ICD-10 Q80
ICD-9-CM 757.1
DiseasesDB 6646
eMedicine article/1198130
MeSH D007057

Ichthyosis (plural ichthyoses) is a heterogeneous family of at least 28,[1] generalized, mostly genetic skin disorders.

All types of ichthyosis have dry, thickened, scaly or flaky skin.[1] In many types there is cracked skin,[2] which is said to resemble the scales on a fish; the word ichthyosis comes from the Ancient Greek ἰχθύς (ichthys), meaning "fish."[3]

The severity of symptoms can vary enormously, from the mildest, most common, type such as ichthyosis vulgaris which may be mistaken for normal dry skin up to life-threatening conditions such as harlequin type ichthyosis. Ichthyosis vulgaris accounts for more than 95% of cases.[4]

Types

There are many types of ichthyoses and an exact diagnosis may be difficult. Types of ichthyoses are classified by their appearance and their genetic cause. Ichthyosis caused by the same gene can vary considerably in severity and symptoms. Some ichthyoses do not appear to fit exactly into any one type. Different genes can produce ichthyoses with similar symptoms. Of note, X-linked ichthyosis is associated with Kallmann syndrome (close to KAL1 gene). The most common or well-known types are as follows:[5]

Genetic simple ichthyoses

Name OMIM Gene Protein
Ichthyosis vulgaris 146700 FLG Filaggrin
X-linked ichthyosis 308100 STS Steroid sulfatase
Congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma, Nonbullous (nbCIE) 242100 TGM1, ALOXE3/ALOX12B Transglutaminase 1
Arachidonate lipoxygenase 3
Arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase, 12R type
Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis (bullous ichthyosis, bCIE) 113800 KRT1, KRT10 Keratins
Harlequin-type ichthyosis 242500 ABCA12 ATP-binding cassette transporter 12
Ichthyosis bullosa of Siemens 146800 KRT2 Keratin 2A
Ichthyosis hystrix, Curth-Macklin type 146590 KRT1 Keratin 1
Hystrix-like ichthyosis with deafness 602540 GJB2 Connexin-26 (Gap junction beta-2)
Lamellar ichthyosis, type 1 242300 TGM1 Transglutaminase 1
Lamellar ichthyosis, type 2 601277 ABCA12 ATP-binding cassette transporter 12
Lamellar ichthyosis, type 3 604777 CYP4F22 Cytochrome P450, subfamily 4F, polypeptide 22
Lamellar ichthyosis, type 4 613943 LIPN Lipase family, member N
Lamellar ichthyosis, type 5 606545 ALOXE3 Arachidonate lipoxygenase 3
Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis[6] 615023 CERS3 ceramide synthase 3

Genetic disease with ichthyosis

Name OMIM Gene Protein
CHILD Syndrome 308050 NSHDL NAD(P) dependent steroid dehydrogenase-like
Conradi-Hünermann syndrome 302960 EBP Emopamil binding protein
Ichthyosis follicularis with alopecia and photophobia syndrome 308205 MBTPS2 Membrane-bound transcription factor peptidase, site 2
Keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome 148210 GJB2 Connexin-26
Netherton syndrome 256500 SPINK5 Serine peptidase inhibitor, Kazal type 5
Neutral lipid storage disease with ichthyosis 275630 ABHD5 1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate O-acyltransferase
Adult Refsum disease 266500 PHYH
PEX7		 Phytanoyl-CoA hydroxylase
Peroxin 7
Ichthyosis and male hypogonadism 308200 ?
Sjögren-Larsson syndrome 270200 ALDH3A2 Fatty acid dehydrogenase
Photosensitive trichothiodystrophy (IBIDS syndrome) 601675 ERCC2, ERCC3, GTF2H5 Transcription factor IIH components
Gaucher Disease, type 2 230900 GBA Glucocerebrosidase

Non-genetic ichthyosis

Diagnosis

A physician often can diagnose ichthyosis by looking at the skin. A family history is very useful. In some cases, a skin biopsy is done to help to confirm the diagnosis. In some instances, genetic testing may be helpful in making a diagnosis. Diabetes has not been definitively linked to acquired ichthyosis or ichthyosis vulgaris; however, there are case reports associating new onset ichthyosis with diabetes.[7]

Ichthyosis has been found to be more common in Native American, Asian, Mongolian groups. There is no way to prevent ichthyosis.

Treatments

Treatments for ichthyosis often take the form of topical application of creams and emollient oils, in an attempt to hydrate the skin. Creams containing lactic acid have been shown to work exceptionally well in some cases. Application of propylene glycol is another treatment method. Retinoids are used for some conditions.

Exposure to sunlight may improve or worsen the condition. In some cases, excess dead skin sloughs off much better from wet tanned skin after bathing or a swim, although the dry skin might be preferable to the damaging effects of sun exposure.

There can be ocular manifestations of ichthyosis, such as corneal and ocular surface diseases. Vascularizing keratitis, which is more commonly found in congenital keratitis-ichythosis-deafness (KID), may worsen with isotretinoin therapy.

Other animals

Ichthyosis or ichthyosis-like disorders exist for several types of animals, including cattle, chickens, llamas, mice, and dogs.[8] Ichthyosis of varying severity is well documented in some popular breeds of domestic dogs. The most common breeds to have ichthyosis are Golden retrievers, American bulldogs, Jack Russell terriers, and Cairn terriers.[9]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 scalyskin.org, FAQ, Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types (F.I.R.S.T)
  2. ↑ thefreedictionary.com/ichthyosis citing: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. Copyright 2008
  3. ↑ Ichthyosis, Johns Hopkins Health Information Library
  4. ↑ Okulicz JF, Schwartz RA (2003). "Hereditary and acquired ichthyosis vulgaris". International Journal of Dermatology. 42 (2): 95–8. doi:10.1046/j.1365-4362.2003.01308.x. PMID 12708996.
  5. ↑ Types of Ichthyosis, Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types (F.I.R.S.T.)
  6. ↑ Impaired epidermal ceramide synthesis causes autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis and reveals the importance of ceramide acyl chain length, J Invest Dermatol. 2013 Sep;133(9):2202-11.
  7. ↑ Scheinfeld, N; Libkind, M; Freilich, S (2001). "New-onset ichthyosis and diabetes in a 14-year-old.". Pediatric dermatology. 18 (6): 501–3. doi:10.1046/j.1525-1470.2001.1862004.x. PMID 11841637.
  8. ↑ Sundberg, John P., Handbook of Mouse Mutations with Skin and Hair Abnormalities, Page 333, Published by CRC Press, 1994, ISBN 0-8493-8372-2
  9. ↑ Gross, Thelma Lee, Veterinary Dermatopathology, Page 174-179, Published by Blackwell Publishing, 2004, ISBN 0-632-06452-8
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