Darier disease
Autosomal dominant
An ATP2A2 disorder causing greasy, crusted papules on the chest, back and scalp, with nail changes.
What a diagnosis changes
Avoiding heat, sunlight and friction, and treating infections early, reduces flares; it has also been associated with mood disorders, which is useful for clinicians to know.
Genes analysed
Also known as
DAR; Darier White disease; Darier's disease; Keratosis Follicularis
