Ichthyosis

Leticia Celentano Author: Leticia Celentano Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
Ichthyosis

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To maintain the body and relieve symptoms, it is necessary to include in the menu products rich in vitamins A, B, E, C. They will help fight avitaminosis, which is one of the main causes of ichthyosis.

Ichthyosis is an inherited skin disease that manifests itself in changes in its surface. These can be various formations resembling fish scales.

The disease can be acquired, and the causes are: endocrinopathy, incomplete functioning of the adrenal, gonadal and thyroid glands, problems with the hematopoietic system, persistent hypovitaminosis, senile changes in human skin.

Useful products for ichthyosis

To maintain the body and relieve the symptoms associated with the disease, it is necessary to include in the menu products rich in vitamins A, B, E, C. They will help fight avitaminosis, which is one of the main causes for the occurrence of the problem. They will also strengthen the immune system and improve the condition of the skin. Therefore, the following should be consumed:

  • sour milk products (especially high-fat): cream (liquid, fermented), cottage cheese, milk, butter;
  • liver, pork and chicken;
  • cheese (melted, white brined);
  • fresh fruits and vegetables - those with yellow and red colors are preferred: radishes, tomatoes, pomegranates, raspberries, strawberries, viburnum, rose hips, peppers, sea buckthorn, oranges, grapefruit, watermelons, blackcurrants, kiwis, lemons, various types of cabbage;
  • seafood: sea cabbage, eel, oysters, seaweed, mackerel, tuna, sardines, squid, salmon;
  • garlic, horseradish, green spices;
  • nuts - hazelnuts, cashews, pistachios, peanuts;
  • buckwheat, oatmeal, pasta, millet, lentils, barley porridge;
  • corn ;
  • mushrooms;
  • dried fruits - raisins, dates, apricots, prunes.

Fruits, berries and vegetables should be consumed, but the body should not be oversaturated with them, because this can lead to allergies, which will worsen the condition.

Harmful products in ichthyosis

To improve the patient's condition, foods that adversely affect the skin, gastrointestinal tract and may cause allergic reactions (especially rash) should be excluded from the menu. These are: semi-finished products;

  • fast food;
  • alcohol;
  • confectionery;
  • too spicy, salty and greasy food;
  • sweet carbonated drinks. 
 

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