Lamellar ichthyosisis one of several types of skin disorders (skin disorder) which is calledichthyosis. Ichthyosisis a term for a severe and persistent dry skin condition that almost always begins in ...

Ichthyosis is a condition that causes your skin to become dry, thick, itchy, red, or cracked. Its name comes from the Greek word ichthy, meaning fish, as the affected skin may resemble fish scales.