disease
Stoneskin
A disease characterized by excessive skin cornification and densification. Infection occurs through skin contact with mycobacteria found in steppe flora. The disease starts with skin dryness, peeling, and itching. Subsequently, the skin thickens, resembling large petrified reptile scales. Itchiness on such skin disappears. Nonfatal.
Symptoms
- Red eyes
- Photophobia
- Hearing impairment
- Ichthyosis
- Stone disease
- Itchy skin
Clinical profile
- Affected systems mentioned
- Skin
- Risk groups
- Travelers, inhabitants of the steppe.
Treatment notes
- No treatment instruction is included in the clinical note.