6 Myths about Ichthyosis and real truth behind them.
Myth 1. Ichthyosis is contagious. Truth: Ichthyosis is not contagious. It’s just a genetic condition.If it was contagious, it could have infected a lot of people long time ago.
Myth 2. Ichthyosis is a curse or spiritual. Truth: Ichthyosis is not a curse or being labeled as spiritual. It’s just a genetic condition
Myth 3: People with ichthyosis don’t bathe Truth: We spend most of our time bathing, applying creams etc. it doesn’t make us dirty. Our skin regenerates differently
Myth 4: Once we are adult, we will outgrow out of it. Truth: An adult once made this statement to me when I was little but here i am as an adult still with the same skin condition. The truth of matter is that genetic condition can be managed but it doesn’t go away.
Myth 5: There’s cure for ichthyosis Truth: Unfortunately, there’s no cure for this rare skin condition but can be managed.
Myth 6: Ichthyosis is a result of bleaching. Truth: Unfortunately, it’s not caused by bleaching cream. With ichthyosis, i am blessed with three unique skin tones. You can’t compare a genetics condition to flawless skin.
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Lynda Onyinye Maduka
6 Myths about Ichthyosis and real truth behind them.
Myth 1. Ichthyosis is contagious.
Truth: Ichthyosis is not contagious. It’s just a genetic condition.If it was contagious, it could have infected a lot of people long time ago.
Myth 2. Ichthyosis is a curse or spiritual.
Truth: Ichthyosis is not a curse or being labeled as spiritual. It’s just a genetic condition
Myth 3: People with ichthyosis don’t bathe
Truth: We spend most of our time bathing, applying creams etc. it doesn’t make us dirty. Our skin regenerates differently
Myth 4: Once we are adult, we will outgrow out of it.
Truth: An adult once made this statement to me when I was little but here i am as an adult still with the same skin condition. The truth of matter is that genetic condition can be managed but it doesn’t go away.
Myth 5: There’s cure for ichthyosis
Truth: Unfortunately, there’s no cure for this rare skin condition but can be managed.
Myth 6: Ichthyosis is a result of bleaching.
Truth: Unfortunately, it’s not caused by bleaching cream. With ichthyosis, i am blessed with three unique skin tones. You can’t compare a genetics condition to flawless skin.
Share this post to spread awareness and don’t forget to like and comment.
Leave a comment if you’ve ever heard one of these myths or share your own experience in the comment section.
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