Darier’s Disease

What is it?

Rare inherited skin condition, in where the skin in certain areas develops large numbers of small brownish warty bumps, where the walls of the skin are not formed properly.

It is not an allergy or contagious.
The skin condition first appears between ages of 6 years old and 20 years old.

Cause

Family history
Walls of the skin not formed properly.

Source: British Skin Foundation

Source: MedicineNet

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Source: American Osteopathic College of Dermatology

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Source: https://www.pcds.org.uk/clinical-guidance/eczema-eczema-herpeticum 'Eczema herpeticum' Rash appear can appear anywhere on body of any size

Symptoms

Little brownish, rough-topped bumps develop on the skin?
Skin may become scaly or lumpy or even form blisters?
Itchy skin?
Skin may smell unpleasant, particularly in moist areas?
Spots inside the mouth and give the roof of the mouth a rough feeling?
Pits or small areas of hard skin occur on the palms of the hands, less often the soles of the feet?
The sun causes the disease to flare up?
Females notice that it worsens around the time of their periods?
Runs in family?

Nail changes:

Fingernails are fragile, split easily and look as if they have been bitten or appear dirty?
Nail changes have long red or white lines running the length of the nails?
Distal notching nails?
Longitudinal ridging (Onychorrhexis) nails?
Red or yellow drops/streaks in nail?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can lead to:

Skin cancer (Bowen type- disease)
Bacterial skin infections
Viral skin infectionsn (eczema herpeticum, caused by herpes virus):
- Areas of painful eczema that quickly get worse
- Groups of fluid-filled blisters that break open and leave small, shallow open sores on the skin
- High temperature and generally feeling unwell

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Hailey-Hailey Disease

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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