Ways To Treat Ichthyosis Vulgaris

Exfoliate With A Pumice Stone Or Loofah

Individuals with ichthyosis vulgaris may want to exfoliate with a pumice stone or loofa. They can use a variety of soaps on the pumice stone or loofa. However, if using liquid soap, a loofah or pumice stone is the only way to exfoliate the skin. Using a bath puff or washcloth will not exfoliate the dead skin cells. But by using a pumice stone or loofah to exfoliate, individuals will get the benefits of rough fibers that will help remove the dead skin cells. It also stimulates the circulation of blood in the skin. These features will help make skin smoother and healthier, and even though with the condition, the skin will start to overgrow and not shed, exfoliating can help manage the symptoms. Hopefully, ichthyosis vulgaris will get better as patients grow older. However, exfoliation can help them throughout their entire life, so it is a good habit to get into and continue regularly.