Darier Disease Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
Darier disease is a genetic skin condition that typically develops in late childhood or early adulthood. Exact symptoms vary, but it involves scaly, greasy, and coarse skin lesions or blemishes. It may be triggered by environmental factors like heat or light, infections, or certain steroid medications.
Skin over the entire body is red
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Change in nail color
Rough patches in the mouth or genitals
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?
The disease usually lasts for life and has no cure. Medication, either taken orally or applied, can help. Moisturizers 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
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