Congenital Conditions
X-linked ichthyosis
Moderate
ICD-10: Q80 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: एक्स-लिंक्ड इक्थियोसिस · தமிழ்: எக்ஸ்-இணைந்த மீன் செதில் நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಎಕ್ಸ್-ಸಂಯೋಜಿತ ಇಕ್ಥಿಯೋಸಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: ఎక్స్-లింక్డ్ ఇక్థియోసిస్ · বাংলা: এক্স-সংযুক্ত ইকথিওসিস · मराठी: एक्स-लिंक्ड इक्थियोसिस · ગુજરાતી: એક્સ-લિંક્ડ ઇકથિયોસિસ
About this condition
X-linked ichthyosis is an inherited genetic disorder affecting only males, causing thick, dark, dry scales on the skin. The condition appears in early childhood and persists throughout life, becoming worse in dry weather. Regular moisturizing and dermatological care help manage symptoms effectively.
Common symptoms
dry scaly skin
dark scales on skin
itchy skin
skin peeling
rough skin patches
When to see a doctor: routine checkup recommended for management
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | एक्स-लिंक्ड इक्थियोसिस · त्वचा पर पपड़ी · सूखी त्वचा रोग · वंशानुगत त्वचा रोग |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | எக்ஸ்-இணைந்த மீன் செதில் நோய் · வறண்ட செதில் தோல் · மரபு தோல் நோய் · கருப்பு செதில் தோல் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಎಕ್ಸ್-ಸಂಯೋಜಿತ ಇಕ್ಥಿಯೋಸಿಸ್ · ಒಣ ಚರ್ಮ ರೋಗ · ತೊಗಲು ಸುಲಿಯುವ ಚರ್ಮ · ಆನುವಂಶಿಕ ಚರ್ಮ ರೋಗ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఎక్స్-లింక్డ్ ఇక్థియోసిస్ · పొడి పొట్టు చర్మం · వంశపారంపర్య చర్మ వ్యాధి · నల్ల పొలుసుల చర్మం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | এক্স-সংযুক্ত ইকথিওসিস · শুষ্ক আঁশযুক্ত ত্বক · বংশগত চর্মরোগ · কালো আঁশযুক্ত ত্বক |
| Marathi (मराठी) | एक्स-लिंक्ड इक्थियोसिस · कोरडी खवले त्वचा · वंशानुगत त्वचा रोग · काळी खवलेयुक्त त्वचा |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | એક્સ-લિંક્ડ ઇકથિયોસિસ · સૂકી શલ્કવાળી ત્વચા · વંશપરંપરાગત ત્વચા રોગ · કાળી શલ્કવાળી ત્વચા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of X-linked ichthyosis?
dry scaly skin, dark scales on skin, itchy skin, skin peeling, rough skin patches.
When should I see a doctor?
routine checkup recommended for management
Is X-linked ichthyosis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is X-linked ichthyosis?
Severity is classified as Moderate. routine checkup recommended for management.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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