Date: 10/09/2025

Updated international guidelines for the management of congenital ichthyoses, including X-linked ichthyosis (XLI), have recently been developed and published by a taskforce of clinicians, academics and advocates from patient support groups and charities. Dr William Davies, whose research was used to support the new guidelines, discusses why screening for psychological and medical comorbidities in individuals diagnosed with XLI will reduce the likelihood of chronic health conditions within this patient population and alleviate associated healthcare burdens.  Read more here:  https://hospitalhealthcare.com/clinical/dermatology/informing-guidelines-for-managing-x-linked-ichthyosis-xli-expert-commentary/