ichthyosis
/ˌɪkθiˈoʊsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition in which the skin becomes dry, thick, and scaly, like fish skin.
- Ichthyosis can range from mild dryness to severe scaling that covers the whole body.
- The doctor diagnosed the baby with ichthyosis and recommended special moisturizing creams.
- People with ichthyosis often need to apply lotion several times a day to keep their skin comfortable.