These three glands cause dry skin

 These three glands influenced by the accumulation of fish scales skin on legs cause dry skin.

In the dermis layer of the skin that invisible to the naked eye: sebaceous glands, hair follicles, sweat gland.

Under normal circumstances, they cooperate with each other to discharge metabolic waste and sweat. It secretes sebum, nourishes the skin smooth and soft while locking in moisture, maintaining the overall balance and health of the skin, just like this:

However, because the skin of ichthyosis patients is covered with scales, the hair follicles suffer first. The horny at the entrance of the hair follicle is overgrown, forming a keratin plug to block the hairs inside. (This is the common keratosis of the pilaris in our ichthyosis patients. In addition to the inability to grow hairs, the secretion of sebaceous glands will also be abnormal, and the skin oil cannot reach the skin surface to form a protective film, resulting in dry and itchy skin.

Of course, the sweat glands of the body temperature dredge are also implicated, scales accumulate, the sweat glands are blocked, and sweat cannot be discharged smoothly when exercising or sick.

The temperature of the environment in the skin rises, and the protein changes its structure due to the high temperature, forming scars or pigmentation. The final manifestation is markings.

This series of injuries will eventually lead to disorders of the body's metabolic system.

China's First Rare Ichthyosis Rescue Organization,Saving Ichthyosis Patients Operation

 The "Saving ichthyosis patients Operation" was established in 2009 by Zhang Jian, an ichthyosis caring person, and jointly established with social welfare organizations. "Saving ichthyosis patients Operation" is the first large-scale relief charity organization for rare ichthyosis in China. It aims to help more patients with rare ichthyosis and calls on all sectors of the society to give more care and help to ichthyosis.

The “Saving ichthyosis patients Operation” was established by the "Beijing Zhangjian Ichthyosis Research Institute", the only ichthyosis research institution with independent intellectual property rights in the field of ichthyosis treatment in China, and was initiated and led by the authoritative dermatologist of ichthyosis Zhang Jian. With the current world's most authoritative and professional fumigation therapy founder-Zhang Jian therapy as the core, the goal is to contribute to the society and the majority of ichthyosis patients and poor children in the long term.

Volunteers participate in donating to the Hope Project library

"Saving ichthyosis patients" Hope Project is the leading activity in the early stage of "Saving ichthyosis patients operation". It is a large-scale charity public welfare activity jointly organized by Beijing Zhangjian Ichthyosis Research Institute and 24 patented technology users across the country. The main funding groups are: Poor children, poor orphans, and ichthyosis patients in need.

In October 2011, the Beijing Zhangjian Ichthyosis Research Institute donated libraries to Hope Primary Schools in five national poverty-stricken counties through the China Youth Foundation. By 2020, a total of 38 Project Hope libraries have been donated.

China's Project Hope authorized the fish construction operation

Overview of treatment incidents

Yangyang was born in a remote mountain village in Xuyong County, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province. He was accompanied by dense scales for nine years. His whole body was chapped and bloody. His parents took him to seek medical treatment countless. The very poor family had high debts but had little effect. When the whole family was desperate, they received the sincere assistance of the charity activity organization of the Beijing Zhangjian Ichthyosis Research Institute-“Saving ichthyosis patients operation”, which reversed their destiny and was born again.

In 2012, An'an receive the treatment from "Saving ichthyosis patients operation". It attracted widespread attention from the society and was followed up and reported by CCTV12 "Ethics Observation Column".

In 2013, Haikou City's "Fish Scale Girl" Xue received assistance from the "Saving ichthyosis patients operation" in Beijing. "Haikou.com" and Beijing Satellite TV's "Special Concern" reported that the successful rescue of "Fish Scale Girl" Xue.

In 2014, the media reported the incident that Lele, a 6-year-old girl suffering from ichthyosis, was unable to treat the disease due to the death of her parents. "Saving ichthyosis patients operation" worked with Jiangsu Satellite TV, Jianghuai Morning News, Sohu.com, Net-ease and other media to help Lele successfully rescued in Beijing.

By the numbers of treating activities, the "Saving ichthyosis patients operation" deeply feels the great responsibility and will continue to serve the ichthyosis group. While making them feel warm and hopeful, while recreating their innocent smiles, they also called on more people to give enough attention and love to help children grow up healthy and happy.

Our website:www.chinaichthyosis.com

How do you get rid of fish scales on legs?

 Fish Scales On Legs may be due to dryness or ichthyosis. Please consult Zhangjian Therapy for a painless and convenient treatment.

Why do I have scales on my legs?

Dry skin on legs looks like snakeskin. The most common cause of scaly skin on other parts of the body can also affect the legs. However, if the scaly skin on legs is not improved with a moisturizer, it may be a sign of a more serious problem.

What is scaly skin?

Why does my skin look scaly? Dry, scaly skin is usually the result of a combination of many factors, which may be related to damage to the skin barrier, causing moisture loss. When the skin's natural renewal process is disrupted, the accumulation of dead cells can lead to scaly skin. The natural aging process, climate, prolonged immersion in water, and external stimuli can cause dryness or scales on the skin.

Fish Scales On Legs

What is Ichthyosis?

Ichthyosis is a group of about 20 skin conditions that cause dryness and shedding of the skin. The name of the disease comes from the Greek word "fish" because the skin of the fish looks like fish scales. You may also hear it called ichthyosis or fish skin disease.

People with this disease lose the protective barrier that keeps the skin hydrated. They produce new skin cells too fast, and they shed old cells too slowly. This causes the accumulation of thick scaly skin. Most ichthyosis is mild.

It can cause a very itchy rash. The affected skin may also be thick and covered with scales. White or red skin bumps caused by keratosis pilaris look similar to acne, but they usually appear on the arms, thighs, or buttocks.

 

Types of Ichthyosis

 Ichthyosis vulgaris. One out of every 250 people suffers from this disease. Gray, brown, or white scales may appear in early childhood.

 X-linked recessive ichthyosis. One out of every 6000 people suffers from this disease, but only in men. It will increase your risk of testicular cancer. Women may be carriers, or they may have labor problems.

 

What are the clinical features of ichthyosis Vulgaris?

Symptoms of ichthyosis include thick, scaly, dry and cracked skin. If your child has ichthyosis, their skin may look normal at birth, but then gradually dries out and becomes scaly. Symptoms usually appear at 5 years of age.

 

What triggers ichthyosis?

Ichthyosis is usually caused by genetic mutations inherited from one or both parents. Children with genetic defects from only one parent will have milder symptoms of this disease. Those who inherited two defective genes have more severe ichthyosis Vulgaris.

It cannot be cured, but treatment could help you control dry and scaly skin. Apply creams, lotions, or ointments to the skin every day to increase moisture.

 

How to get rid of scaly skin?

Some people only need skincare in winter.

If ichthyosis is mild, you may only need treatment in winter. In humid climates, most ichthyosis will get better. Mild cases can be completely cured, and they will relapse when the air is dry in winter.

Improve dry, scaly skin

In addition to making small changes in daily life to help reduce dry skin, moisturizing skincare products such as moisturizers and shower gels can also help relieve dry scaly skin. Ceramide is a beneficial ingredient that can help repair the skin barrier and help the skin retain moisture

 

When to See a Dermatologist

If applying moisturizer twice a day still does not remove your fish scales on legs, you should see a dermatologist see if you have ichthyosis or other skin problems. Or there is a new method (home remedy) for you, please contact us. 

Chinese Medicine may give you more choices. We receive patients from all over the world every day, and there are many cases here.