Diseases and Conditions
Ichthyosis vulgaris
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
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Complications
Some people with ichthyosis may experience:
- Overheating. In rare cases, the skin thickness and scales of ichthyosis can interfere with sweating. This can inhibit cooling. In some people, excess sweating (hyperhidrosis) can occur.
- Secondary infection. Skin splitting and cracking may lead to infections.
