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Can Ichthyosis Vulgaris Increase Chance Of Pericarditis?

I am 43 years old with Ichthyosis vulgaris. I have had 3 episodes of pericarditis over the past 8 years with the last two only 7 months apart. I heard Ichthyosis could be an autoimmune disease. Could this predispose me to more episodes of pericarditis? How can I prevent these episodes?
Fri, 2 Dec 2016
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Ichthyosis or disorders characterized by dry or scaly and thickened skin. “Ichthy” Greek term designing fish, and the condition is called “ichthyosis” because the thickened skin sometimes has the appearance of fish scales. Skin lesions occur in up to 85% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). And ichthyosis is one of them during SLE. Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) and some others diseases (HIV...) can generates ichthyosis. then, to be more precise, you need to consult an internal medicine practitioner, to make some interesting blood analysis in order to find the real diseases you have and to stabilise it, and systematically, the pericarditis will disappear.
ichthyosis alone do not manifest with pericarditis.
May this informations help you and best wishes.
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Can Ichthyosis Vulgaris Increase Chance Of Pericarditis?

thank you and very pleased to answer you. Ichthyosis or disorders characterized by dry or scaly and thickened skin. “Ichthy” Greek term designing fish, and the condition is called “ichthyosis” because the thickened skin sometimes has the appearance of fish scales. Skin lesions occur in up to 85% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). And ichthyosis is one of them during SLE. Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) and some others diseases (HIV...) can generates ichthyosis. then, to be more precise, you need to consult an internal medicine practitioner, to make some interesting blood analysis in order to find the real diseases you have and to stabilise it, and systematically, the pericarditis will disappear. ichthyosis alone do not manifest with pericarditis. May this informations help you and best wishes.