Faces of Ichthyosis 2014
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2616 N. Broad Street • Colmar, PA 18915 • (215) 997-9400 • (800) 545-3286 • Fax: (215) 997-9403Email: [email protected] • Web: www.firstskinfoundation.org
Educate • Inspire • Connect® Ichthyosis
The Faces of
Ichthyosis is not contagious. It’s caused by mutations in one of over 40 genes that affect the skin.
There is no cure for ichthyosis, only treatments.
FIRST is the global leader of patient advocacy organizations dedicated to the unique needs of individuals and families affected by ichthyosis and related skin types.
FIRST funds research to find better treatments, and an eventual cure.
To make a donation, or for more information, visit www.firstskinfoundation.org.
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Each year,
more than 16,000
babies are born
with some form
of ichthyosis...