Faces of Ichthyosis 2014

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2616 N. Broad Street • Colmar, PA 18915 • (215) 997-9400 • (800) 545-3286 • Fax: (215) 997-9403 Email: info@firstskinfoundation.org • 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. s s s s s Each year, more than 16,000 babies are born with some form of ichthyosis...

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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...