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Darier' s Disease
Medical Questions » Darier' s Disease
| Name: Darier' s Disease |
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| Rare skin condition that usually starts between 8 and 15 years of age, and affects the face, back, scalp, groin and armpits. |
Causes of Darier' s Disease
Inherited disorder causing the production of abnormal keratin (hardening substance in skin). May flare with heat and sweating. |
Symptoms of Darier' s Disease
Small, brown, firm lumps on the skin that slowly enlarge and become covered in greasy scales. May appear as small pits on the soles and palms. |
Tests for Darier' s Disease
Diagnosed by skin biopsy. |
Treatment for Darier' s Disease
Salicylic acid and retinoic acid ointments.
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Complications of Darier' s Disease of its treatment
Lumps in the skin may merge together to form a hard crusted plaque. Nails become brittle, ridged and discoloured in persistent cases. Secondary bacterial infections may occur. May be associated with subnormal
mentality and reduced height in some patients. |
Likely Outcome of Darier' s Disease
May settle spontaneously in early stages. Prolonged disease difficult to control. |
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