Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types, Inc. (FIRST)

Our mission is to improve lives and seek cures for those affected with ichthyosis or a related skin type. We are a caring organization recognizing the unique challenges faced by our community and provide support with kindness and empathy. While celebrating todays strengths and successes, we strive to convey that the future will be filled with friendship, support and cures. We conduct ourselves in a trustworthy, ethical, and reliable manner in everything we do and say and provide accurate and timely information to meet the medical, social and educational needs of our community. FIRST produces and distributes reliable information for those affected by ichthyosis. A listing of the booklets and resources is available clicking Publications & Educational Library under the Research and Support tab on the top navigation. Our newsletter, Ichthyosis Focus, is devoted exclusively to the special interests and needs of the ichthyosis community. The Regional Support Network (RSN) and national an...