Keratosis Follicularis

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Synonyms

Dyskeratosis Follicularis Vegetans
Psorospermosis Follicularis
White-Darier Disease
Darier Disease
Darier-White Disease

Disorder Subdivisions

None

General Discussion

Keratosis follicularis (KF) is a rare, gradually progressive, hereditary skin disorder. It is characterized by wart-like spots and/or broader, rough areas (papules, plaques) on the scalp, forehead, face, neck, area behind the ears, and the central torso, back and front. In addition, thickening and discoloration of the nails in association with the skin changes is a reliable sign. Some mild neurological and psychiatric symptoms are sometimes associated with KF. Keratosis follicularis is inherited as an autosomal dominant genetic trait.
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Resources

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
Tel: (914)428-7100
Fax: (914)997-4763
Tel: (888)663-4637
Email: Askus@marchofdimes.com
Internet: http://www.marchofdimes.com

Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types
1364 Welsh Road G2
North Wales, PA 19454
Tel: (215)619-0670
Fax: (215)619-0780
Tel: (800)545-3286
Email: info@scalyskin.org
Internet: http://www.scalyskin.org

NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
USA
Tel: 3014954484
Fax: 3017186366
Tel: 8772264267
TDD: 3015652966
Email: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.niams.nih.gov

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Last Updated: 9/11/2003
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Last Updated: September 11, 2003

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