[Darier-White disease treated with oral isotretinoin]

Arch Argent Pediatr. 2011 Aug;109(4):e63-6. doi: 10.5546/aap.2011.e63.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Darier-White Disease (DWD) is an autosomal dominant disorder, described by Darier and White in 1889, characterized by abnormal keratinization in the epidermis, nails and mucosae. We present the case of a 16-year-old, male patient, with clinically and histologically confirmed DWD treated with oral isotretinoin (0.7 mg/kg/day) for six months, with good response. We recommend an optional therapeutic treatment for chronic, itchy, recalcitrant lesions with oral retinoids.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adolescent
  • Darier Disease / drug therapy*
  • Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Isotretinoin / administration & dosage*
  • Male

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Isotretinoin