What's the matter with fish scales on the calves

The presence of scales on the calves is mostly caused by ichthyosis, which is a hereditary skin disease that is mainly related to gene mutation. Gene problems often lead to metabolic disorders in the body, which will manifest dominant genes and cause skin diseases on the calves. There is currently no particularly good treatment method. For patients, they should emphasize regular care to avoid worsening of the disease.

1. Ichthyosis is a hereditary skin disease caused by genetic problems.

Studies have shown that genetic mutations in keratin filaments in the stratum corneum of the skin are one of the important causes of ichthyosis. Filamentary keratin exists in the stratum corneum of the skin. Its main function is to further release free amino acids, maintain the dynamic balance of the skin, and help the skin lock in moisture.

2. Metabolic disorder of certain substances in the body

This metabolic remnant is not easily excreted from the kidneys, but has a strong affinity with the skin. When it accumulates to a certain level in the body, it is gradually secreted out of the body through the sebaceous glands and sweat glands, thus achieving the purpose of excretion and removal.

3. Manifested in dominant genes

If only one parent has ichthyosis, the genetic characteristics of ichthyosis will not be expressed. Different types of ichthyosis have different ways and probabilities of being inherited. It should be noted that if two people with ichthyosis get married, the probability of their children inheriting the disease will increase significantly. Therefore, this is one of the causes of ichthyosis.

4. It is difficult for wet substances to flow to the skin

Skin cells (including sweat gland cells) shrink due to the cold and their tension increases, making it difficult for moisture substances originally used for sweating to flow to the skin, resulting in dry skin and worsening of the condition. The symptoms of this disease are alleviated in summer. In summer, the body increases heat, and the capillaries become congested and dilated. Skin cells (including sweat gland cells) sweat due to increased thermal excitability and reduced tension, keeping the skin relatively moist.