Medical Professionals
Research
Medical Professionals interested in ichthyosis research may be also be interested in information about FIRST's Research Grant Program (including grant application information).
National Ichthyosis Registry
Between 1994 and 2005, with the assistance of FIRST and the NIH, over 500 individuals with ichthyosis were enrolled in the National Ichthyosis Registry. The original registry has been combined with the Ichthyosis Registry at Yale. Information in the Registry is available to researchers to advance understanding of the diagnosis, causes, and treatment of the disorders.
Physician Referral Service
FIRST maintains a service which provides referrals to dermatologists for patients with ichthyosis. Physicians interested in participating in this program should contact FIRST via this link.
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