Ichtyoza
Zapobieganie i profilaktyka

Ichtyoza to grupa genetycznych dermatoz charakteryzujących się przewlekłą suchością, łuszczeniem i rogowaceniem naskórka, rozpoczynających się zwykle we wczesnym dzieciństwie. Diagnostyka opiera się na badaniach genetycznych, takich jak panel Invitae Congenital Ichthyosis, które umożliwiają identyfikację mutacji i ukierunkowanie terapii. Profilaktyka zaostrzeń obejmuje intensywne nawilżanie skóry za pomocą emolientów, w tym preparatów keratolitycznych z kwasem mlekowym, stosowanie kąpieli w ciepłej wodzie oraz unikanie czynników drażniących i niekorzystnych warunków środowiskowych. U pacjentów z ciężkimi postaciami, np. ichtiozą typu Harlekina, stosuje się retinoidy systemowe, takie jak acytretyna w dawkach 0,5–1 mg/kg/dobę, co znacząco poprawia przeżywalność. Suplementacja witaminy D jest zalecana ze względu na wysokie ryzyko jej niedoboru, szczególnie u pacjentów z nasilonym rogowaceniem i zapaleniem skóry.

Wprowadzenie do ichtyozy

Ichtyoza to grupa genetycznych chorób skóry charakteryzujących się suchością, łuszczeniem się i rogowaceniem naskórka. Schorzenie to zazwyczaj rozpoczyna się w dzieciństwie lub w okresie niemowlęcym i w większości przypadków ma charakter przewlekły, wymagający dożywotniej kontroli i leczenia. Mimo że nie ma możliwości całkowitego wyleczenia ichtyozy, istnieje wiele metod profilaktyki zaostrzeń i terapii objawowej, które mogą znacząco poprawić jakość życia pacjentów.12

Profilaktyka pierwotna i genetyczna

Większość przypadków ichtyozy nie można zapobiec, ponieważ choroba ta ma podłoże genetyczne. Jednakże, dostępne są opcje profilaktyki genetycznej dla rodzin obciążonych ryzykiem dziedziczenia tej choroby:12

Poradnictwo genetyczne

Poradnictwo genetyczne stanowi integralny element zarządzania chorobą. Dla rodzin z historią ichtyozy zalecane jest przeprowadzenie konsultacji genetycznej, która może pomóc określić ryzyko przekazania mutacji potomstwu.12 W przypadku autosomalnie dominującego typu choroby, jak w ichtyozie zwykłej, istnieje 50% ryzyko przekazania choroby potomstwu, jeśli jedno z rodziców jest nosicielem mutacji.1

Diagnostyka przedurodzeniowa

W niektórych ciężkich postaciach ichtyozy, jak ichtyoza typu Harlekina, możliwe jest wczesne rozpoznanie choroby w trakcie ciąży poprzez badanie płynu owodniowego w celu identyfikacji mutacji w genie ABCA12. Umożliwia to rodzicom podjęcie świadomej decyzji dotyczącej kontynuacji lub terminacji ciąży.1

Diagnostyka preimplantacyjna

Diagnostyka preimplantacyjna to stosunkowo nowa metoda umożliwiająca badanie genetyczne embrionu przed jego implantacją w macicy. W przypadku par z ryzykiem przekazania ichtyozy potomstwu, możliwe jest przeprowadzenie zapłodnienia in vitro i badanie każdego z embrionów pod kątem obecności mutacji genetycznych przed transferem do macicy.1 Identyfikacja wariantu chorobotwórczego może pomóc w określeniu ryzyka nawrotu i odpowiednim poradnictwie genetycznym.1

Badania genetyczne

Badania genetyczne mogą potwierdzić diagnozę ichtyozy i pomóc w ukierunkowaniu decyzji terapeutycznych oraz postępowania klinicznego. Panel Invitae Congenital Ichthyosis analizuje geny związane z wrodzoną lub wczesno-dziecięcą ichtyozą i powiązanymi chorobami skóry.1 Badania genetyczne mogą być szczególnie pomocne w przypadkach, gdy pacjent nie odpowiada na standardowe leczenie nawilżające.1

Profilaktyka zaostrzeń i postępowanie codzienne

Kluczowym elementem zapobiegania zaostrzeniom ichtyozy jest prawidłowa pielęgnacja skóry oraz wprowadzenie odpowiednich modyfikacji stylu życia. Profilaktyka ta powinna być wykonywana regularnie, aby utrzymać skórę w jak najlepszej kondycji.12

Prawidłowe nawilżanie skóry

Odpowiednie nawilżanie skóry stanowi podstawę profilaktyki zaostrzeń ichtyozy:12

  • Stosowanie emolientów bezpośrednio po kąpieli, gdy skóra jest jeszcze wilgotna, aby zatrzymać wilgoć w naskórku
  • Regularne aplikowanie kremów lub maści nawilżających kilka razy dziennie
  • Wybieranie produktów bez barwników i substancji zapachowych, które mogą podrażniać skórę
  • Stosowanie emolientów o właściwościach keratolitycznych, zawierających kwas mlekowy lub inne alfa-hydroksykwasy, które przyspieszają złuszczanie martwych komórek skóry

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Dla optymalnych efektów terapeutycznych należy zwrócić uwagę na właściwości fizykochemiczne stosowanych emolientów. Badania nad optymalizacją składu środków nawilżających dla pacjentów z ichtyozą zwykłą są w toku.1

Prawidłowe kąpiele

Kąpiele odgrywają istotną rolę w pielęgnacji skóry pacjentów z ichtyozą:12

  • Regularne moczenie skóry w ciepłej (nie gorącej) wodzie pomaga w nawilżeniu i zmiękczeniu łusek
  • Stosowanie łagodnych, nieperfumowanych mydeł o neutralnym pH, aby uniknąć dodatkowego przesuszania skóry
  • Delikatne osuszanie skóry po kąpieli przez dotykanie ręcznikiem, a nie pocieranie
  • Natychmiastowe aplikowanie emolientów po kąpieli (w ciągu 3 minut)

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Kontrola środowiska

Czynniki środowiskowe mogą znacząco wpływać na stan skóry osób z ichtyozą, dlatego zaleca się:12

  • Utrzymywanie odpowiedniej wilgotności powietrza w pomieszczeniach (stosowanie nawilżaczy powietrza, szczególnie w sezonie grzewczym i przy korzystaniu z klimatyzacji)
  • Unikanie przebywania w zbyt suchym lub zbyt ciepłym otoczeniu
  • Noszenie luźnej, przewiewnej odzieży z naturalnych tkanin, najlepiej bawełnianych
  • Unikanie produktów chemicznych drażniących skórę (detergenty z barwnikami i perfumami)

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Regulacja temperatury ciała

Pacjenci z ichtyozą często mają zaburzoną termoregulację, co może prowadzić do przegrzania i nasilenia objawów. Zaleca się:12

  • Unikanie przegrzania, które może nasilić łuszczenie i dyskomfort
  • W gorące dni przebywanie w klimatyzowanych pomieszczeniach
  • Noszenie odpowiedniej odzieży dostosowanej do temperatury otoczenia
  • Picie odpowiedniej ilości płynów, aby zapobiec odwodnieniu

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Profilaktyka zakażeń

Osoby z ichtyozą, szczególnie ciężkimi postaciami, są bardziej narażone na zakażenia skórne, dlatego ważne jest:12

  • Regularne szczepienia przeciwko grypie, pneumokokom i innym infekcjom
  • Dokładne mycie rąk i właściwa pielęgnacja ran
  • Szybkie reagowanie na oznaki infekcji i niezwłoczne zgłaszanie się do lekarza
  • Monitorowanie miejscowych objawów infekcji (zaczerwienienie, obrzęk, zwiększona bolesność)

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Suplementacja i profilaktyka niedoborów

Suplementacja witaminy D

Badania wykazały, że pacjenci z ichtyozą są szczególnie narażeni na niedobór witaminy D ze względu na zaburzenie funkcji barierowej skóry i zmniejszoną syntezę tej witaminy w skórze. Zaobserwowano wysoką częstość występowania niedoboru i niewystarczającego poziomu witaminy D w tej grupie pacjentów.1

Zaleca się:1

  • Regularne badanie poziomu witaminy D u pacjentów z ichtyozą, szczególnie u osób z ciężkim łuszczeniem i rogowaceniem lub zapalnymi formami choroby
  • Suplementację witaminy D u pacjentów z niewystarczającym lub obniżonym poziomem tej witaminy w surowicy
  • Dostosowanie dawki suplementacji do stopnia nasilenia choroby (pacjenci z cięższymi postaciami ichtyozy mogą wymagać wyższych dawek)

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Odpowiednia suplementacja witaminy D jest zalecana w celu zapobiegania chorobom wtórnym, takim jak osteoporoza czy zaburzenia immunologiczne.1

Farmakologiczne metody profilaktyki

W ciężkich postaciach ichtyozy, oprócz leczenia miejscowego, stosowane są również leki ogólnoustrojowe, które mogą zapobiegać poważnym powikłaniom i poprawiać jakość życia pacjentów.12

Retinoidy ogólnoustrojowe

Retinoidy systemowe są stosowane w ciężkich postaciach ichtyozy, szczególnie w ichtyozie typu Harlekina:12

  • Acytretyna jest lekiem z wyboru ze względu na krótszy okres półtrwania w osoczu, co zmniejsza działania niepożądane
  • Dawkowanie acytretyny rozpoczyna się od 0,5 mg/kg/dobę i może być zwiększane do 1 mg/kg/dobę
  • Wprowadzenie retinoidów systemowych wiąże się ze zwiększeniem przeżywalności pacjentów z ichtyozą typu Harlekina do 2-20 lat (przed ich zastosowaniem śmiertelność wynosiła około 70% w pierwszych tygodniach życia)

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Nowe formy miejscowych retinoidów

Obecnie w fazie rozwoju znajduje się TMB-001, miejscowa formulacja izotretinoiny do leczenia wrodzonej ichtyozy:12

  • Zaletą TMB-001 jest ograniczenie ekspozycji ogólnoustrojowej na retinoid, co zmniejsza ryzyko działań niepożądanych
  • W badaniu klinicznym fazy 2b CONTROL, 64% pacjentów leczonych TMB-001 0,05% osiągnęło redukcję o 50% lub więcej w skali Visual Index for Ichthyosis Severity (VIIS-50)
  • Ekspozycja ogólnoustrojowa na izotretinoinę i jej metabolity z tej formy miejscowej jest bliska zeru

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Przełamywanie mutacji nonsensownych

Innowacyjne podejście do profilaktyki i leczenia ichtyozy zwykłej oraz powiązanych chorób (atopowe zapalenie skóry, astma, łuszczyca, alergie) opiera się na stosowaniu czynników umożliwiających odczytanie mutacji nonsensownych w genie filagryny:12

  • Aminoglikozydy (gentamycyna, paromomycyna, neomycyna, tobramycyna) mogą indukować odczytywanie mutacji nonsensownych
  • Metoda ta może być stosowana u noworodków, a nawet płodów
  • Trwają badania nad identyfikacją i testowaniem skuteczności nowych czynników mogących przełamywać mutacje nonsensowne

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Terapie skojarzone i kompleksowe podejście

Najskuteczniejsze postępowanie profilaktyczne w ichtyozie wymaga podejścia kompleksowego, uwzględniającego różne metody terapeutyczne dostosowane do indywidualnych potrzeb pacjenta.12

Leczenie skojarzone

W ichtyozie zwykłej skuteczne okazało się podejście terapeutyczne uwzględniające jednoczesne stosowanie preparatów działających na różne elementy uszkodzonej bariery skórnej:1

  • Połączenie emulsji o działaniu naprawczym na barierę lipidową skóry z miejscowym preparatem zawierającym 12% mleczanu amonu
  • Taka terapia skojarzona uwzględnia zarówno korneocyty („cegły”), jak i międzykomórkową dwuwarstwę lipidową („zaprawa”) warstwy rogowej naskórka
  • Efekty widoczne są już po 4 tygodniach stosowania, bez wystąpienia działań niepożądanych

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Multidyscyplinarne podejście

Kompleksowa profilaktyka ichtyozy powinna uwzględniać:12

  • Regularne wizyty u dermatologa, szczególnie w przypadku ciężkich postaci choroby
  • Poradnictwo genetyczne dla pacjentów planujących potomstwo
  • Wsparcie psychologiczne – choroba może mieć istotny wpływ na jakość życia i zdrowie psychiczne pacjentów
  • Modyfikacje stylu życia dostosowane do indywidualnych potrzeb
  • Edukację pacjenta i jego rodziny na temat choroby i jej przewlekłego charakteru

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Przyszłość profilaktyki i leczenia ichtyozy

Postęp w dziedzinie genetyki molekularnej i medycyny regeneracyjnej otwiera nowe możliwości w zapobieganiu i leczeniu ichtyozy.12

Terapie genowe

Terapia genowa stanowi obiecujące podejście terapeutyczne dla ichtyozy ze względu na jej monogenowy charakter i dostępność tkanki docelowej:1

  • Obecnie opracowywana jest terapia genowa dla najczęstszego typu ichtyozy blaszkowatej, spowodowanej biallelicznymi patogennymi wariantami w genie TGM1, z wykorzystaniem zmodyfikowanego wektora wirusa opryszczki typu 1 (HSV-1)
  • Wektor KB105 kodujący ludzki gen TGM1 efektywnie transdukowął ludzkie keratynocyty z niedoborem TGM1, promując ekspresję TGM1 i ratując niedobór enzymatyczny

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Terapie komórkowe

Terapie komórkowe mają na celu uzupełnienie lub zastąpienie uszkodzonych komórek skóry:1

  • Zastosowanie zmodyfikowanych autologicznych keratynocytów
  • Przeszczepy skóry wyhodowanej w warunkach laboratoryjnych z poprawionymi genami

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Małe cząsteczki i preparaty biologiczne

Trwają badania nad zastosowaniem małych cząsteczek i ponownym wykorzystaniem istniejących leków biologicznych w leczeniu ichtyozy:1

  • Substytucja białek i enzymów
  • Zastosowanie cząsteczek modulujących różnicowanie keratynocytów
  • Edycja genów z wykorzystaniem technologii CRISPR/Cas9

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Podsumowanie

Ichtyoza to grupa genetycznych chorób skóry, które obecnie nie mają definitywnego leczenia przyczynowego. Jednakże, poprzez stosowanie odpowiednich metod profilaktycznych i terapeutycznych, możliwe jest skuteczne zarządzanie objawami i zapobieganie zaostrzeniom choroby.12

Podstawą profilaktyki jest prawidłowa pielęgnacja skóry, obejmująca regularne nawilżanie, odpowiednie kąpiele oraz stosowanie preparatów keratolitycznych. Ważne są również modyfikacje stylu życia, kontrola środowiska oraz profilaktyka zakażeń.12

W ciężkich postaciach ichtyozy konieczne może być zastosowanie retinoidów ogólnoustrojowych lub innych leków, które mogą zapobiegać poważnym powikłaniom. Istotna jest także suplementacja witaminy D w celu zapobiegania niedoborom i chorobom wtórnym.12

Przyszłość profilaktyki i leczenia ichtyozy wiąże się z rozwojem terapii genowych i komórkowych, które mogą potencjalnie korygować podstawowe defekty genetyczne odpowiedzialne za chorobę.12

Najlepsze efekty w zarządzaniu ichtyozą osiąga się poprzez multidyscyplinarne podejście, obejmujące nie tylko leczenie dermatologiczne, ale również wsparcie psychologiczne, poradnictwo genetyczne oraz edukację pacjenta i jego rodziny.12

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Materiały źródłowe

  • #1 Ichthyosis Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
    https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/ichthyosis.html
    Ichthyosis is the term for severe, persistent problems with dry skin that almost always start in childhood or infancy. […] There is no way to prevent ichthyosis. As with other genetic diseases, there is a risk that children of an affected parent will inherit the gene. […] Treatment of all types of ichthyosis involves restoring the skin’s moisture and facilitating more aggressive shedding of dead skin cells. Regular visits to a dermatologist can help when ichthyosis causes severe symptoms. […] To get the best results, use moisture-retaining creams or ointments after a bath or shower, so that moisture is maintained within the skin surface. […] Also helpful are medicines that promote shedding of skin flakes. These include lotions or creams that contain lactic acid or other alpha-hydroxy acids.
  • #1 Ichthyosis Vulgaris: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21069-ichthyosis-vulgaris
    Theres no way to prevent most cases of ichthyosis vulgaris. But you can help manage flare-ups by frequently soaking, exfoliating and moisturizing. […] If you think you have ichthyosis vulgaris, talk to a healthcare provider like a dermatologist. They can diagnose the issue and prescribe medication to help minimize severe symptoms and prevent infections.
  • #1 Harlequin Ichthyosis (HI): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/harlequin-ichthyosis
    You cant prevent harlequin ichthyosis because its a genetic condition. If you have a biological family history of the condition, you may want to talk to your healthcare provider about genetic testing or genetic counseling. […] Harlequin ichthyosis is a long-term (chronic) condition thatll need lifetime care. Its important to find a dermatologist who specializes in the condition so that your child can get the treatment they need throughout their life. You should also develop a daily routine to help your child control their skin issues (scales, cracking, itching), which will continue throughout their life.
  • #1 Ichthyosis Hystrix (Lambert Type) | Doctor
    https://patient.info/doctor/ichthyosis-hystrix-(lambert-type).htm
    There does not appear to be any prenatal test that can be employed. As it is a dominant condition, presumably one parent is affected. The literature seems to make no reference to limited penetrance. There will be a 1 in 2 chance of any children being affected.
  • #1
    https://www.ichthyosis.org.uk/faqs/harlequin-ichthyosis
    Harlequin ichthyosis cannot be prevented but it is possible to diagnose or recognise it early in pregnancy by removing some of the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing foetus to identify if there is a mutation in ABCA12. This allows the family to decide if they wish to continue or terminate the pregnancy. […] It is also feasible that preimplantation diagnosis may be available in the near future. Preimplantation testing is a relatively new way to look even earlier into the genes of the developing embryo. In preimplantation diagnosis a normally fertile couple will choose to undergo in-vitro fertilization and then test each of the embryos for a genetic disease, in this case harlequin ichthyosis, before they are transferred to the mothers womb. […] The finding of a gene for harlequin ichthyosis may also allow development in the future of a specific treatment to replace the missing protein in the upper layers of the skin in this disease.
  • #1 Invitae Congenital Ichthyosis Panel | Test catalog | Invitae
    https://www.invitae.com/us/providers/test-catalog/test-434346
    The Invitae Congenital Ichthyosis Panel analyzes genes that are associated with congenital or early onset ichthyosis and related skin diseases, which are characterized by thick, dry, scaly, and/or reddened skin, a collodion membrane, or thickening of the skin on the palms and soles at birth or in early childhood. […] Genetic testing of these genes may confirm a diagnosis and help guide treatment and management decisions. Identification of a disease-causing variant can inform recurrence-risk assessment and genetic counseling.
  • #1 Managing Ichthyosis in the General Dermatology Office
    https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/managing-ichthyosis-in-the-general-dermatology-office
    Not every ichthyosis patient has to be referred to an expert. […] To help colleagues recognize and develop a treatment approach to ichthyosis, Bunick published guidelines with Evelyn Lilly, MD, that map out different clinical approaches. Initial considerations for the management of ichthyosis include genetic testing, neonates, bathing practices, exfoliation, moisturizers, health monitoring, retinoids, and thermodysregulation. […] If a patient isnt responding to typical moisturizing, that raises the question of patient quality of life, according to Bunick. […] Genetic testing might be a great start and in this particular patient, they had a steroid sulfatase mutation which is associated with X-linked recessive ichthyosis. […] TMB-001, a topical isotretinoin formulation, is currently in development for the treatment of congenital ichthyosis.
  • #1 Management of Ichthyosis: A Brief Review
    https://www.skintherapyletter.com/ichthyoses/management-ichthyosis-review/
    Ichthyosis management should incorporate hydration and lubrication with the addition of keratolytics and modulators of keratinocyte differentiation depending on scale severity. […] The majority of ichthyosis therapies aim to improve the barrier function of the skin. Important aspects of an ichthyosis patient’s daily routine include bathing and proper application of the bland creams and ointments discussed previously. […] In addition, patients diagnosed with ichthyosis should be aware of the lifelong course of this group of disorders, as there is currently no cure. […] To decrease potential risks for the development of atopic disorders, individuals diagnosed with ichthyosis vulgaris should be advised to avoid certain environmental risk factors including professions involving wet work or excessive metal and contact irritant exposure.
  • #1 Ichthyosis: Types, Symptoms, & Treatment
    https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-is-ichthyosis
    You can’t make ichthyosis go away. But there’s a lot you can do to make it feel better and help with your symptoms. Some steps you can take include: […] Taking baths or other steps to add moisture to your skin. […] Staying cool. Heat and sweat can make it worse. […] Use a humidifier to keep heat and air conditioning from drying out your skin. […] Wear loose clothes that are cotton or another fabric that doesn’t bother your skin. […] Avoid laundry detergents or other products with dyes and perfumes. […] It always helps to find other people with the same condition. They can be a source of support and have ideas for things to try. Look for a support group online or where you live with other people who have ichthyosis. If you’re struggling with your skin condition, reach out to a mental health professional.
  • #1 Hereditary and Acquired Ichthyosis Vulgaris Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Prevention
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1112753-treatment
    In many patients, scaling can be controlled by diligent and consistent treatment. […] The main approach to treatment of both conditions includes hydration of the skin and application of an ointment to prevent evaporation. […] Studies are being designed to quantify and compare the physiochemical properties of various topical emollients with the most desirable attributes to treat ichthyosis vulgaris.
  • #1 How Is Lamellar Ichthyosis Treated? Genetic Disease Causes
    https://www.medicinenet.com/how_is_lamellar_ichthyosis_treated/article.htm
    Can you prevent lamellar ichthyosis? […] Prevention tips for lamellar ichthyosis include: […] People should regularly get vaccinated for flu, pneumonia, and other infections. […] Take care of yourself by taking regular baths, cleaning your hands, and carefully caring for wounds. […] When you have an infection, get immediate medical attention. When identified early, sepsis is easily treated. […] Use massaging creams on your palms and below your eyes to prevent tightening of the skin. […] Lubricating creams and ointments should be applied immediately after dabbing dry the skin after taking a bath. […] Usually, lamellar ichthyosis requires taking care of the skin for life, such as keeping the skin moist to reduce the thickness of the scales.
  • #1 The treatment of ichthyosis
    https://www.avogel.co.uk/health/skin/ichthyosis/treatments/
    There may be no definitive cure for ichthyosis but there are still a number of herbal and conventional treatments that can ease your internal and external symptoms. […] Nevertheless, although there is no definitive cure, there are still a number of important preventative steps you can take to avoid triggering an outbreak, and there are plenty of home and herbal remedies that can soothe the external symptoms, reducing any itchiness, discomfort or psychological stress. […] When you suffer from ichthyosis, you should be more aware of your environment and the effect that it can have on your skin. Exposing your skin to cold, dry weather conditions will only provoke your symptoms and exacerbate an existing episode. Instead, try to keep your skin covered and make sure to moisturise it on a daily basis to avoid any potential dehydration.
  • #1 Vitamin D Status in Distinct Types of Ichthyosis: Importance of Genetic Type and Severity of Scaling | HTML | Acta Dermato-Venereologica
    https://www.medicaljournals.se/acta/content/html/10.2340/00015555-3887
    Data on vitamin D status of patients with inherited ichthyosis in Europe is scarce and unspecific concerning the genetic subtype. […] Thus, this study supports our recent guidelines for ichthyoses, which recommend screening for and substituting of vitamin D deficiency. […] Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency was highly prevalent in this study cohort. […] Thus, this study supports our recent guidelines for ichthyoses, which recommend screening for and substituting of vitamin D deficiency. […] The current study showed that the degree of scaling and cornification represents a risk factor for vitamin D deficiency. […] In summary, measurement of vitamin D levels should be recommended in patients with ichthyoses, especially for individuals with severe scaling and cornification or inflammatory forms. […] Vitamin D supplementation for patients with insufficient or deficient vitamin D serum levels is recommended to prevent secondary diseases.
  • #1 Treatment of Harlequin Ichthyosis With Acitretin | Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas
    https://www.actasdermo.org/en-treatment-harlequin-ichthyosis-with-acitretin-articulo-S1578219015002589
    Harlequin ichthyosis is the most severe autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis caused by homozygotic mutations of the ABCA12 gene. […] Systemic treatment with acitretin was started on the ninth day of life at a dose of 0.5mg/kg/d, increased to 1mg/kg/d after 2 months. […] The systemic retinoids are associated with increased survival to 2 to 20 years of age. Acitretin is the drug of choice because of its shorter plasma half-life, which reduces side effects. […] However, it is difficult to carry out clinical efficacy trials because of the very low prevalence of harlequin ichthyosis and because neonatal intensive care (fluid and electrolyte support, topical emollients and keratolytic agents, debridement of constricting bands, monitoring for infection) is also crucial to the prognosis.
  • #1 Managing Ichthyosis in the General Dermatology Office
    https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/managing-ichthyosis-in-the-general-dermatology-office
    The advantage of TMB-001 is that its designed to limit systemic retinoid exposure and reduces adverse effect risks of systemics or retinoids. […] In the phase 2b CONTROL study, 64% of patients treated with TMB-001 0.05% in the intent to treat population achieved Visual Index for Ichthyosis Severity (VIIS-50) reduction of 50% or more. […] According to Bunick, the systemic exposure to isotretinoin and its metabolites from this topical form of isotretinoin is near 0.
  • #1 Family
    https://patents.google.com/patent/US20100210578A1/en
    the present invention relates to the prevention/treatment of ichthyosis vulgaris (IV), atopy and potentially other disorders associated with loss-of-function mutations in the filaggrin gene sequence. […] the prevention/therapy is based on the use of agents which enable the host’s translational machinery to read through a nonsense mutation found in a mutant allele of the filaggrin gene. […] IV could be treated using small molecule drugs designed to overcome at least some of the identified filaggrin mutations. […] a method of treating IV and/or other associated diseases comprising the step of administrating to a subject an agent which is capable of enabling read-through of a loss-of-function mutation in a filaggrin gene. […] the present invention enables treatment of IV and/or to treating an animal subject, especially a human subject who is predisposed to developing IV. Additionally, due to an association of IV, in severe or mild forms, with other diseases, the treatment may be used on a subject who is likely to be predisposed or suffering from atopic dermatitis (eczema), asthma, psoriasis or allergies, such as of a contact type allergy and food allergies (for example, peanut allergy).
  • #1 Family
    https://patents.google.com/patent/US20100210578A1/en
    agents which are able to induce the read-through of nonsense mutations. […] One class of agents are certain aminoglycoside antibiotics, including gentamicin, paromomycin, neomycin and tobramycin. […] the loss of function mutations which may be overcome are generally nonsense mutations. […] the subject may be any subject requiring to be treated, prophylactically or therapeutically and may suitably be a newborn or even a foetus. […] the present invention also provides a method of identifying such suppressors. […] a method of testing an agent for its ability to read-through a nonsense mutation comprising the steps of: a) providing a mutant filaggrin gene/reporter gene construct; b) contacting a test agent with said construct; and c) detecting whether or not the test agent is capable of effecting read-through of the mutant filaggrin gene and expression of a reporter gene. […] the method may be carried out in cell based or cell-free systems known in the art.
  • #1 Management of Ichthyosis: A Brief Review
    https://www.skintherapyletter.com/ichthyoses/management-ichthyosis-review/
    Finally, it is important to acknowledge lifestyle factors that commonly influence the quality of life in ichthyoses patients. […] Gene therapy is not yet a reality in ichthyosis therapy; however, genetic counseling remains an integral aspect of disease management. […] Topical therapy is necessary in the management of ichthyosis; thus, consideration should be given to the cosmetic appeal and fragrance of treatment creams and ointments. […] Ichthyosis management requires a multimodal approach, including topical and oral agents in addition to lifestyle modifications.
  • #1 Overcoming the Barrier Treatment of Ichthyosis: A Combination-therapy Approach | JCAD – The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology
    https://jcadonline.com/overcoming-the-barrier-treatment-of-ichthyosis-a-combination-therapy-approach/
    Ichthyosis vulgaris is an inherited disorder of keratinization that results in asteatotic scales on extensor surfaces of the arm, legs, and trunk. A combination-therapy approach with a physiological lipid-based barrier repair topical emulsion and ammonium lactate 12% lotion applied topically was shown to be effective at four-week follow up without any untoward side effects. This combination therapy addresses the importance of caring for both the corneocytes (bricks) and the intercellular lipid bilayer (mortar) for optimal benefit. […] Treatment should be directed toward caring for both bricks and mortar components of the stratum corneum. The combination therapy of Ec and AL 12% lotion addresses both elements in order to optimize treatment for the IV patient.
  • #1 Ichthyosis – Dermatologic Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/dermatologic-disorders/cornification-disorders/ichthyosis
    Ichthyosis may be acquired or inherited as an isolated disorder or as part of a syndrome. […] Emollients that speed the shedding of skin (keratolytics) are effective in treating ichthyosis. […] When ichthyosis is associated with a systemic disorder, the underlying disorder must be treated for the ichthyosis to abate. […] Avoiding drying of the skin is important to prevent exacerbation of scaling. […] Research is ongoing in the development of molecular treatments for ichthyoses and related diseases, including protein and enzyme replacement, repurposed biologic agents, small-molecule agents, and gene replacement and editing.
  • #1
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13555-024-01239-4
    Advancements in the molecular genetics of ichthyosis, two rare inherited skin conditions, have enabled the identification of genetic variants that cause these diseases. […] Gene and cell therapies aim to address the underlying genetic causes of disease and have already shown success in the clinic. […] Gene therapy for the most common type of ichthyosis, lamellar ichthyosis caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in TGM1, is currently being developed using an engineered herpes simplex virus type 1 vector. […] Due to their rare and ultrarare incidence, gene therapy for the ichthyoses is rarely investigated. However, gene therapy for ichthyosis is a promising therapeutic approach due to the monogenic nature and tissue accessibility associated with this condition. […] Lamellar ichthyosis typically presents at birth with a collodion membrane, which is replaced by large, brown, plate-like scales in a generalized distribution. […] In 2021, Freedman et al. described a modified herpes simplex virus type 1 vector (KB105) encoding human TGM1 for the treatment of ARCI. […] KB105 efficiently transduced TGM1-deficient human keratinocytes, promoted TGM1 expression, and rescued enzymatic deficiency.
  • #2 Ichthyosis – Dermatologic Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/dermatologic-disorders/cornification-disorders/ichthyosis
    Ichthyosis may be acquired or inherited as an isolated disorder or as part of a syndrome. […] Emollients that speed the shedding of skin (keratolytics) are effective in treating ichthyosis. […] When ichthyosis is associated with a systemic disorder, the underlying disorder must be treated for the ichthyosis to abate. […] Avoiding drying of the skin is important to prevent exacerbation of scaling. […] Research is ongoing in the development of molecular treatments for ichthyoses and related diseases, including protein and enzyme replacement, repurposed biologic agents, small-molecule agents, and gene replacement and editing.
  • #2 Harlequin Ichthyosis (HI): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/harlequin-ichthyosis
    You cant prevent harlequin ichthyosis because its a genetic condition. If you have a biological family history of the condition, you may want to talk to your healthcare provider about genetic testing or genetic counseling. […] Harlequin ichthyosis is a long-term (chronic) condition thatll need lifetime care. Its important to find a dermatologist who specializes in the condition so that your child can get the treatment they need throughout their life. You should also develop a daily routine to help your child control their skin issues (scales, cracking, itching), which will continue throughout their life.
  • #2 Management of Ichthyosis: A Brief Review
    https://www.skintherapyletter.com/ichthyoses/management-ichthyosis-review/
    Finally, it is important to acknowledge lifestyle factors that commonly influence the quality of life in ichthyoses patients. […] Gene therapy is not yet a reality in ichthyosis therapy; however, genetic counseling remains an integral aspect of disease management. […] Topical therapy is necessary in the management of ichthyosis; thus, consideration should be given to the cosmetic appeal and fragrance of treatment creams and ointments. […] Ichthyosis management requires a multimodal approach, including topical and oral agents in addition to lifestyle modifications.
  • #2 Hereditary and Acquired Ichthyosis Vulgaris Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Prevention
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1112753-treatment
    In many patients, scaling can be controlled by diligent and consistent treatment. […] The main approach to treatment of both conditions includes hydration of the skin and application of an ointment to prevent evaporation. […] Studies are being designed to quantify and compare the physiochemical properties of various topical emollients with the most desirable attributes to treat ichthyosis vulgaris.
  • #2 Ichthyosis Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
    https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/ichthyosis.html
    Ichthyosis is the term for severe, persistent problems with dry skin that almost always start in childhood or infancy. […] There is no way to prevent ichthyosis. As with other genetic diseases, there is a risk that children of an affected parent will inherit the gene. […] Treatment of all types of ichthyosis involves restoring the skin’s moisture and facilitating more aggressive shedding of dead skin cells. Regular visits to a dermatologist can help when ichthyosis causes severe symptoms. […] To get the best results, use moisture-retaining creams or ointments after a bath or shower, so that moisture is maintained within the skin surface. […] Also helpful are medicines that promote shedding of skin flakes. These include lotions or creams that contain lactic acid or other alpha-hydroxy acids.
  • #2 How Is Lamellar Ichthyosis Treated? Genetic Disease Causes
    https://www.medicinenet.com/how_is_lamellar_ichthyosis_treated/article.htm
    Can you prevent lamellar ichthyosis? […] Prevention tips for lamellar ichthyosis include: […] People should regularly get vaccinated for flu, pneumonia, and other infections. […] Take care of yourself by taking regular baths, cleaning your hands, and carefully caring for wounds. […] When you have an infection, get immediate medical attention. When identified early, sepsis is easily treated. […] Use massaging creams on your palms and below your eyes to prevent tightening of the skin. […] Lubricating creams and ointments should be applied immediately after dabbing dry the skin after taking a bath. […] Usually, lamellar ichthyosis requires taking care of the skin for life, such as keeping the skin moist to reduce the thickness of the scales.
  • #2 Ichthyosis | Laserderm Dermatology & Cosmetic Laser Surgery
    https://laserderm.com/general-dermatology/skin-conditions/ichthyosis/
    Ichthyosis is a skin condition characterized by scaly skin that collects on the outer layer of the epidermis. […] The physicians at Laserderm Dermatology & Cosmetic Laser Surgery may also suggest preventative solutions that help alleviate some of the symptoms associated with ichthyosis. Bathing with mild soaps will usually lessen the chances of the skin becoming irritated as well as the application of over-the-counter moisturizers multiple times a day and immediately after bathing. […] The best way to determine how you can relieve the symptoms of ichthyosis is to contact Laserderm Dermatology & Cosmetic Laser Surgery.
  • #2 Management of Ichthyosis: A Brief Review
    https://www.skintherapyletter.com/ichthyoses/management-ichthyosis-review/
    Ichthyosis management should incorporate hydration and lubrication with the addition of keratolytics and modulators of keratinocyte differentiation depending on scale severity. […] The majority of ichthyosis therapies aim to improve the barrier function of the skin. Important aspects of an ichthyosis patient’s daily routine include bathing and proper application of the bland creams and ointments discussed previously. […] In addition, patients diagnosed with ichthyosis should be aware of the lifelong course of this group of disorders, as there is currently no cure. […] To decrease potential risks for the development of atopic disorders, individuals diagnosed with ichthyosis vulgaris should be advised to avoid certain environmental risk factors including professions involving wet work or excessive metal and contact irritant exposure.
  • #2 Managing Ichthyosis in the General Dermatology Office
    https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/managing-ichthyosis-in-the-general-dermatology-office
    Not every ichthyosis patient has to be referred to an expert. […] To help colleagues recognize and develop a treatment approach to ichthyosis, Bunick published guidelines with Evelyn Lilly, MD, that map out different clinical approaches. Initial considerations for the management of ichthyosis include genetic testing, neonates, bathing practices, exfoliation, moisturizers, health monitoring, retinoids, and thermodysregulation. […] If a patient isnt responding to typical moisturizing, that raises the question of patient quality of life, according to Bunick. […] Genetic testing might be a great start and in this particular patient, they had a steroid sulfatase mutation which is associated with X-linked recessive ichthyosis. […] TMB-001, a topical isotretinoin formulation, is currently in development for the treatment of congenital ichthyosis.
  • #2 Treatment of Harlequin Ichthyosis With Acitretin | Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas
    https://actasdermo.org/en-treatment-harlequin-ichthyosis-with-acitretin-articulo-S1578219015002589
    Harlequin ichthyosis is the most severe autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis caused by homozygotic mutations of the ABCA12 gene. […] Systemic treatment with acitretin was started on the ninth day of life at a dose of 0.5mg/kg/d, increased to 1mg/kg/d after 2 months. […] The systemic retinoids are associated with increased survival to 2 to 20 years of age. Acitretin is the drug of choice because of its shorter plasma half-life, which reduces side effects. Prior to its introduction, mortality was around 70% in the first weeks of life. However, it is difficult to carry out clinical efficacy trials because of the very low prevalence of harlequin ichthyosis and because neonatal intensive care (fluid and electrolyte support, topical emollients and keratolytic agents, debridement of constricting bands, monitoring for infection) is also crucial to the prognosis.
  • #2 Managing Ichthyosis in the General Dermatology Office
    https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/managing-ichthyosis-in-the-general-dermatology-office
    The advantage of TMB-001 is that its designed to limit systemic retinoid exposure and reduces adverse effect risks of systemics or retinoids. […] In the phase 2b CONTROL study, 64% of patients treated with TMB-001 0.05% in the intent to treat population achieved Visual Index for Ichthyosis Severity (VIIS-50) reduction of 50% or more. […] According to Bunick, the systemic exposure to isotretinoin and its metabolites from this topical form of isotretinoin is near 0.
  • #2 Family
    https://patents.google.com/patent/US20100210578A1/en
    agents which are able to induce the read-through of nonsense mutations. […] One class of agents are certain aminoglycoside antibiotics, including gentamicin, paromomycin, neomycin and tobramycin. […] the loss of function mutations which may be overcome are generally nonsense mutations. […] the subject may be any subject requiring to be treated, prophylactically or therapeutically and may suitably be a newborn or even a foetus. […] the present invention also provides a method of identifying such suppressors. […] a method of testing an agent for its ability to read-through a nonsense mutation comprising the steps of: a) providing a mutant filaggrin gene/reporter gene construct; b) contacting a test agent with said construct; and c) detecting whether or not the test agent is capable of effecting read-through of the mutant filaggrin gene and expression of a reporter gene. […] the method may be carried out in cell based or cell-free systems known in the art.
  • #2 Overcoming the Barrier Treatment of Ichthyosis: A Combination-therapy Approach | JCAD – The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology
    https://jcadonline.com/overcoming-the-barrier-treatment-of-ichthyosis-a-combination-therapy-approach/
    Ichthyosis vulgaris is an inherited disorder of keratinization that results in asteatotic scales on extensor surfaces of the arm, legs, and trunk. A combination-therapy approach with a physiological lipid-based barrier repair topical emulsion and ammonium lactate 12% lotion applied topically was shown to be effective at four-week follow up without any untoward side effects. This combination therapy addresses the importance of caring for both the corneocytes (bricks) and the intercellular lipid bilayer (mortar) for optimal benefit. […] Treatment should be directed toward caring for both bricks and mortar components of the stratum corneum. The combination therapy of Ec and AL 12% lotion addresses both elements in order to optimize treatment for the IV patient.
  • #2 Ichthyosis: Types, Symptoms, & Treatment
    https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-is-ichthyosis
    You can’t make ichthyosis go away. But there’s a lot you can do to make it feel better and help with your symptoms. Some steps you can take include: […] Taking baths or other steps to add moisture to your skin. […] Staying cool. Heat and sweat can make it worse. […] Use a humidifier to keep heat and air conditioning from drying out your skin. […] Wear loose clothes that are cotton or another fabric that doesn’t bother your skin. […] Avoid laundry detergents or other products with dyes and perfumes. […] It always helps to find other people with the same condition. They can be a source of support and have ideas for things to try. Look for a support group online or where you live with other people who have ichthyosis. If you’re struggling with your skin condition, reach out to a mental health professional.
  • #2
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13555-024-01239-4
    Advancements in the molecular genetics of ichthyosis, two rare inherited skin conditions, have enabled the identification of genetic variants that cause these diseases. […] Gene and cell therapies aim to address the underlying genetic causes of disease and have already shown success in the clinic. […] Gene therapy for the most common type of ichthyosis, lamellar ichthyosis caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in TGM1, is currently being developed using an engineered herpes simplex virus type 1 vector. […] Due to their rare and ultrarare incidence, gene therapy for the ichthyoses is rarely investigated. However, gene therapy for ichthyosis is a promising therapeutic approach due to the monogenic nature and tissue accessibility associated with this condition. […] Lamellar ichthyosis typically presents at birth with a collodion membrane, which is replaced by large, brown, plate-like scales in a generalized distribution. […] In 2021, Freedman et al. described a modified herpes simplex virus type 1 vector (KB105) encoding human TGM1 for the treatment of ARCI. […] KB105 efficiently transduced TGM1-deficient human keratinocytes, promoted TGM1 expression, and rescued enzymatic deficiency.
  • #2 Treatment of Harlequin Ichthyosis With Acitretin | Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas
    https://www.actasdermo.org/en-treatment-harlequin-ichthyosis-with-acitretin-articulo-S1578219015002589
    Harlequin ichthyosis is the most severe autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis caused by homozygotic mutations of the ABCA12 gene. […] Systemic treatment with acitretin was started on the ninth day of life at a dose of 0.5mg/kg/d, increased to 1mg/kg/d after 2 months. […] The systemic retinoids are associated with increased survival to 2 to 20 years of age. Acitretin is the drug of choice because of its shorter plasma half-life, which reduces side effects. […] However, it is difficult to carry out clinical efficacy trials because of the very low prevalence of harlequin ichthyosis and because neonatal intensive care (fluid and electrolyte support, topical emollients and keratolytic agents, debridement of constricting bands, monitoring for infection) is also crucial to the prognosis.