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How to Live with Harlequin Ichthyosis

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By goingforbroke
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Harlequin Ichthyosis is one of the more challenging skin conditions to overcome in life. Many of the people born with this condition die as children. The following steps are things that people with this condition can do in order to have a longer normal life.

Difficulty: Moderate
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  1. Step 1

    The first thing that someone with Harlequin Ichthyosis has to understand is that they will need to approach things differently than everyone else. The skin condition will cause cracks that can further enhance chances of infection and sickness. For this very reason people suffering from this condition will need to avoid most physical activities.

  2. Step 2

    The next thing that people with Harlequin Ichthyosis can do is to maintain a high protein diet. This will increase skin regeneration and fight disease and illness.

  3. Step 3

    One of the most important things someone can do to fight this condition starts in the bathtub. Due to the fact that Harlequin Ichthyosis can cause skin to shed anywhere from 10 to 40 times faster than normal frequent baths and skin scrubbing routines are required daily. Some people may have to bath 4 or 5 times a day.

  4. Step 4

    One final thing that people can do to combat this skin condition is to apply medical creams daily. These creams will help heal the skin and prevent bacteria from causing infection.

Tips & Warnings
  • These people will look different and everyone should understand that they are humans and use restraint to keep back mockery or criticism.
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