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Ichthyosis Vulgaris
An ichthyosis that is caused by heterozygous mutation in the filaggrin gene (FLG) on chromosome 1q21 and is characterized by dead skin cells accumulate in thick, dry scales on your skin's surface.
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Overview
An ichthyosis that is caused by heterozygous mutation in the filaggrin gene (FLG) on chromosome 1q21 and is characterized by dead skin cells accumulate in thick, dry scales on your skin's surface.
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