Advancements in Ichthyosis Treatment in Pediatric Patients: Evaluating the Impact of Immune System Inhibitors Targeting TNF-alpha, IL-17A, IL-4, and IL-12
Eiman Hamza Ahmed Elsayed,
Rabab Elsayed Ali Hassan Khater
Abstract:Lamellar, X-linked recessive, and Vulgaris ichthyosis represent rare genetic variants distinguished by abundant dry surface scales. The etiology of childhood ichthyosis involves a combination of acquired and inherited factors. Children with Ichthyosis have a Th17-dominant immune profile, similar to psoriasis, with a correlation between ichthyosis severity, erythema, Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL), and immunological markers. In order to examine the safety and effectiveness of immune system inhibitors that ta… Show more
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