title: [Hereditary ichthyosis: A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge].
abstract: Hereditary ichthyoses are a group of genetic disorders of cornification, which are characterised by hyperkeratosis and scaling. The new classification identifies 36 types of ichthyosis, which are subdivided according to their frequency, pattern of inheritance and extracutaneous involvement. The diagnosis is mainly based on clinical features, since genetic studies are not available in our setting. Treatment is symptomatic and management should be performed by a multidisciplinary team. In this article, the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of different types of ichthyosis are reviewed, taking into account the nomenclature and modifications presented in the new classification.
authors.affiliation: Departamento Dermatología, Universidad de Chile, Servicio Dermatología, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile. Electronic address: almendra.nv5@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Nadia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Vega Almendra
authors.affiliation: Servicio Dermatología, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile y Hospital Dr. Luis Calvo Mackenna , Santiago, Chile.
authors.forename: Ligia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Aranibar Duran
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007057:Ichthyosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics* / Q000628:therapy; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009626:Terminology as Topic
keywords: Bebe colodión; Collodion baby; Disorders of cornification; Ichthyoses; Ictiosis; Trastornos de la cornificación