Recessive X-linked Ichthyosis
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Recessive X-linked ichthyosis is a genetic skin disorder caused by mutations or deletions in the STS gene on the X chromosome, leading to deficiency of the steroid sulfatase enzyme. It is a form of ichthyosis characterized by dry, scaly skin and is inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern, primarily affecting males. The term 'Recessive X-linked ichthyosis' is synonymous with 'X-linked ichthyosis,' which is the preferred modern term.
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