Ictiosis adquirida en las piernas
La ictiosis es producto de una anomalía en la cornificación (producción de la capa externa de células muertas) de la piel. Se reconocen muchas formas distintas de ictiosis, y por lo general, ésta es más grave en el invierno y en el área de las piernas. En esta fotografía se puede observar la apariencia seca y escamosa de la piel.
Revision
Last reviewed 10/10/2010 by Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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