research Commentary: Darier-White Disease
This article reviews the early establishment of dermatology as a specialty in the U.S. and documents the initial descriptive errors in understanding Darier's disease, offering no new clinical data.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Clinical cases of Darier-White follicular dyskeratosis
This article discusses two cases of follicular dyskeratosis (Darier-White disease), highlighting its rare occurrence, genetic basis, and the challenges in diagnosis and treatment; it presents no new experimental results.
research Pityriasis Amiantacea as the sole manifestation of Darier's disease
This case report describes a 12-year-old girl's persistent and worsening scalp condition, ultimately diagnosed as pityriasis amiantacea secondary to localized Darier's disease, after numerous ineffective treatments.
research Review paper The use of reflectance confocal microscopy in selected inflammatory skin diseases
Reflectance confocal microscopy is a useful, non-invasive tool for diagnosing some skin diseases, with potential for future improvements.
research Distinguishing histopathologic features of acantholytic dermatoses and the pattern of acantholytic hypergranulosis
This study found that adnexal acantholysis does not reliably distinguish pemphigus vulgaris from pemphigus foliaceus, but the level of acantholysis and degree of dyskeratosis serve as distinguishing features among acantholytic disorders.
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