Ichthyosis Treatment: At Home or In Clinic

Ichthyosis Treatment: At Home or In Clinic – Which Is Right for You?

Many international patients who have struggled with ichthyosis for years are excited to learn that China’s Zhangjian Therapy can effectively treat their condition. However, they soon face a tough decision: should they receive treatment at home or travel to China for in-clinic care?

If your ichthyosis is mild – with only slight peeling in autumn and winter, no large areas of thick scales, no obvious cracks or dark pigmentation, and only mild dryness and tightness in daily life – we recommend at‑home treatment.

With clear photos and videos you send us, our dermatologists will design a personalized home treatment plan and provide professional daily online guidance. This allows you to complete the treatment at home, with results just as effective as those achieved at our clinic in China.

For patients with thick, heavy scales covering the skin, frequent cracking and bleeding on hands and feet, extensive dark pigmentation, and poor sweating, we recommend visiting our Zhangjian Therapy clinic in China.

Our chief dermatologist will conduct a full on-site assessment of your skin and design a targeted treatment plan. Professional fumigation machine at our clinic precisely regulate temperature and medicinal vapor concentration to deeply soften stubborn scales, unclog blocked skin glands, and restore your skin’s natural metabolic function. This allows your skin to secrete oils and sweat normally, so it can “breathe” freely.

Zhangjian Therapy follows a complete three-stage process: scale removal, gland unclogging, and skin function repair. It simultaneously addresses accompanying issues including skin fissures, pigmentation, and follicular keratosis. During treatment, dermatologists monitor your skin’s reaction in real time and adjust the plan as needed to prevent risks such as burns and allergic reactions.

Zhangjian Therapy has a dedicated service department for international patients. We offer pre-consultations online, and bilingual staff will accompany you throughout your in-clinic visit to eliminate communication barriers. Our team has extensive experience receiving overseas patients.

If you have any questions, you may consult our dermatologists at any time. We will provide the most suitable advice and treatment plan based on your skin condition. Whichever option you choose, your troubles with ichthyotic skin can be resolved.