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The skin is one the largest organs in the human body and is also one of the most affected parts. Ichthyosis is one such condition, which is a term given to a set of about 28 types of hereditary skin conditions. The common factor among all these is the scaly, dry, flaky skin which is where the name comes from (fish-like skin). The affected person s skin resembles that of fish scales. The most common type if ichthyosis vulgaris. Since it is hereditary, it often begins in early childhood and contin...more
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Moisturize frequently.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
Avoid sweating or overheating.
Reduce stress.
Drink plenty of fluids
avoid scratchy materials, such as wool directly in contact with skin.
Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, and solvents.
For more details you can consult me.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
Avoid sweating or overheating.
Reduce stress.
Drink plenty of fluids
avoid scratchy materials, such as wool directly in contact with skin.
Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, and solvents.
For more details you can consult me.
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Moisturize frequently.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
Avoid sweating or overheating.
Reduce stress.
Drink plenty of fluids
avoid scratchy materials, such as wool directly in contact with skin.
Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, and solvents.
For more details you can consult me.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
Avoid sweating or overheating.
Reduce stress.
Drink plenty of fluids
avoid scratchy materials, such as wool directly in contact with skin.
Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, and solvents.
For more details you can consult me.
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Need to see the ct scan to see the degree of hydrocephalus. Further treatment has to be decided based on consciousness and changes in personality and behavior.
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Moisturize frequently.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
Avoid sweating or overheating.
Reduce stress.
Drink plenty of fluids
avoid scratchy materials, such as wool directly in contact with skin.
Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, and solvents. Stop using soap on face. Instead take a spoon of milk, add a pinch of turmeric (haldi). Mix n apply on face with the help of cotton. Leave for a few minutes then wash off. Apply moisturizer like coconut oil.
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Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
Avoid sweating or overheating.
Reduce stress.
Drink plenty of fluids
avoid scratchy materials, such as wool directly in contact with skin.
Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, and solvents. Stop using soap on face. Instead take a spoon of milk, add a pinch of turmeric (haldi). Mix n apply on face with the help of cotton. Leave for a few minutes then wash off. Apply moisturizer like coconut oil.
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It can be because of dermatitis/ eczema or allergy or dryness or fungal infection or psoaiasis etc. I need details of case n preferably pics of affected area. In the meanwhile follow this
moisturize frequently.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
Avoid sweating or overheating.
Reduce stress.
Avoid scratchy materials, such as wool directly in contact with skin.
Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, and solvents.
Be aware of any foods that may cause an outbreak an...more
moisturize frequently.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
Avoid sweating or overheating.
Reduce stress.
Avoid scratchy materials, such as wool directly in contact with skin.
Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, and solvents.
Be aware of any foods that may cause an outbreak an...more
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