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NEW APPROACHES IN THE DIAGNOSTIC OF ICHTHYOSIS DISORDERS
S Dmytrenko1, M Shinkaruk-Dykovytska1, S Vernygorodskyi1
1National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Department of Skin and Veneral Diseases; Department of Therapeutical Stomatology; Department of Pathological Anatomy, Forensic Medicine and Law, Vinnytsya, Ukraine.
Georgian Medical News
|March 27, 2018
Summary
Dermatoscopy reveals distinct skin patterns in ichthyosis, aiding in objective severity assessment. This method helps optimize ichthyosis treatment by differentiating between mild and severe cases.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Ichthyosis encompasses a group of skin disorders characterized by dry, scaling skin.
- Accurate assessment of macroscopic skin changes is crucial for effective ichthyosis management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate macroscopic skin alterations in various ichthyosis forms using dermatoscopy.
- To enhance and optimize treatment strategies for ichthyosis patients.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 12 ichthyosis patients underwent comprehensive dermatological examination.
- Dermatoscopy with a HEINE DELTA 20 apparatus and Canon 550D camera was employed for macroscopic analysis.
- A novel algorithm was utilized for the dermatoscopic assessment of ichthyosis severity.
Main Results:
- Typical dermatoscopic signs identified include smooth skin patterns, pseudo-pigmental mesh, and cerebriform structures.
- Specific signs like 'sparkling champagne' (mild) and 'melting ice' (severe) were observed.
- The study established an algorithm for estimating dermatoscopic features in mild and severe ichthyosis.
Conclusions:
- Dermatoscopy provides objective evaluation of ichthyosis severity.
- This objective assessment facilitates a differentiated approach to ichthyosis treatment planning.
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