Ichthyosis vulgaris



Ichthyosis vulgaris

Original Article:  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical/IM00737
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Ichthyosis vulgaris

Image of ichthyosis vulgaris

Ichthyosis vulgaris develops when skin cells fail to shed normally and instead accumulate in thick, dry scales. People with darker skin tend to have darker colored scales, as shown here.
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