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  • My fingers and toes have turned red

  • Skin problem in an area that was exposed to a heater or warming device for a long time

  • Bumpy rash that started on the neck, then spread to the rest of the body

  • Firm flesh-colored papules with visible capillaries on bilateral cheeks

  • A rash that appeared after a few days of feeling unwell / having fever

  • Bumpy rash that appeared, then rapidly spread to the rest of the body

  • Pain in the region, followed by red spots and blisters 2-3 days later

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Learn more about Darier disease

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is darier disease?

Darier disease is a genetic skin condition that usually develops in late childhood or early adulthood. Exact manifestations vary, but it involves scaly, greasy and coarse lesions/blemishes on the skin. It may be triggered by environmental factors (heat or light), infections, or certain steroid medications.

Symptoms of darier disease

  • Skin over the entire body is red

  • Skin redness or red bumpy rashes

  • Change in nail color

  • Rough patches in the mouth or genitals

Questions your doctor may ask to check for darier disease

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose darier disease

  • Do you have skin redness over the whole body?

  • Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?

  • Has your nail color changed?

  • Do you have any rough patches in your mouth or genital area?

Treatment for darier disease

The disease usually persists for life and has no cure. Medication (taken orally or applied) can help. Moisturisers and adequate sun protection are sufficient for mild cases.

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References

  • Takagi A, Kamijo M, Ikeda S. Darier disease. J Dermatol. 2016 Mar;43(3):275-9. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.13230. PMID: 26945535.

    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1346-8138.13230

  • Bachar-Wikström E, Wikström JD. Darier Disease - A Multi-organ Condition? Acta Derm Venereol. 2021 Apr 15;101(4):adv00430. doi: 10.2340/00015555-3770. PMID: 33606037.

    https://www.medicaljournals.se/acta/content/abstract/10.2340/00015555-3770

  • Patel TS, Herrera-Martinez M. Darier Disease. Mayo Clin Proc. 2021 Mar;96(3):688-689. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2020.11.002. PMID: 33673919.

    https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(20)31311-2/fulltext

Reviewed By:

Yukiko Ueda

Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)

Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.

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