Scaly skin and bath pH: rediscovering baking soda.

Two days prior to the family conference, FIRST hosted its first-ever scientific meeting of international experts in ichthyosis research at the Regal Sun Resort. The Frontiers in Ichthyosis Research meeting agenda combined reports of recent progress in a few cutting-edge areas of ichthyosis research and frank discussion about how to efficiently and effectively move research forward. To have this most respected and knowledgeable group of investigators, interested clinicians, and representatives of FIRST together in one room for two days was simply awesome. The group identified new technologies and opportunities for research collaboration, and discussed new ways in which the investigators, patients, and patient support groups can achieve ongoing synergistic interactions for better patient care.