155 Ichthyosis Instruction Look at this patient. Examine this patient’s skin. Perform a general examination on this patient. Salient features History • Take a family history of the disorder. • Ask whether or not it is of recent onset (underlying malignancy). Examination • Rough, dry skin with fish-like scales (Fig. 155.1). Fig. 155.1 Icthyosis. Proceed as follows: • Examine the palms for dry skin and hyperkeratotic creases. Note: Although ichthyosis is said not to be increased in frequency in HIV/AIDS, it may be more severe when associated with this condition. Diagnosis This patient has rough, dry skin with fish-like scales (lesion) caused by ichthyosis (aetiology), which causes severe itching and may be cosmetically unacceptable (functional status). Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related Related posts: Permanent cardiac pacemaker/implantable cardioverter-defibrillator Cauda equina syndrome Dermatomyositis Arteriovenous fistula Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: 250 Cases in Clinical Medicine Dec 4, 2016 | Posted by admin in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE | Comments Off on Ichthyosis Full access? Get Clinical Tree
155 Ichthyosis Instruction Look at this patient. Examine this patient’s skin. Perform a general examination on this patient. Salient features History • Take a family history of the disorder. • Ask whether or not it is of recent onset (underlying malignancy). Examination • Rough, dry skin with fish-like scales (Fig. 155.1). Fig. 155.1 Icthyosis. Proceed as follows: • Examine the palms for dry skin and hyperkeratotic creases. Note: Although ichthyosis is said not to be increased in frequency in HIV/AIDS, it may be more severe when associated with this condition. Diagnosis This patient has rough, dry skin with fish-like scales (lesion) caused by ichthyosis (aetiology), which causes severe itching and may be cosmetically unacceptable (functional status). Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related Related posts: Permanent cardiac pacemaker/implantable cardioverter-defibrillator Cauda equina syndrome Dermatomyositis Arteriovenous fistula Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join
