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Darier Disease / Keratosis Follicularis

Etiology: mutation of ATP2A2 gene
Inheritance: AD
Appearance: greasy plaque (SD-like); alternating red + white nail beds with V-shaped nicking
Location: chest + back
At risk: adolescents 
Tx: moisturizers, topical retinoids, sun protection

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Etiology: cross-reactivity between anti-gliadin IgA antibodies + transglutaminase at the dermal basement membrane
Appearance: erythematous vesicles and plaque that coalesce 
Location: elbows, dorsal forearms, knees, scalp, buttocks
Sx: intense itching 
At risk: pts with Celiac Disease, Irish or Swedish patients
Tx: gluten free diet, dapsone 

Dermatofibroma

Etiology: trauma (mosquito bite, shaving nick)
Appearance: tan to pink, firm, hyperpigmented dome-shaped papules with peripheral rim of darkening pigment
Location: extremities
Prog: once you get one, you're at risk of getting more
Dermoscopy: peripheral fine network, central white or pink scar-like area, ring-like globules, dotted vessels
At risk: adults 
Test: "dimple or pinch" sign
 

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

Etiology: rare type of skin cancer characterized by its slow-growing, locally aggressive nature; unknown cause, but an injury is a predisposing factor
Appearance: skin colored, pink or brown irregular border multi nodular fungating mass
Sx: painless plaque +/- nodules that feels rubbery or firm to touch
At risk: adults between 20- 60 yo
Location: trunk
Tx: wide excise, MOHs​

Dermatographia

Etiology: skin trauma may release an antigen that reacts with the membrane bound IgE on mast cells triggering histamine release

Appearance: linear wheals + a surrounding erythematous flare which appears 1-3 minutes after stroking + resolves in 30-60 minutes

Dermatomyositis

Etiology: unknown; classic model considers DM to be the result of a humoral attack against the endothelium of muscle capillaries + small arterioles; risk factors include underlying malignancy + family hx of autoimmune disease

At risk: 30-50 yo

Sx: rash appears weeks to months before proximal muscle weakness

Locations:

  • extensor surfaces of MCP + IP = Gottron papules

  • upper eyelids = Heliotrope 

  • malar-like rash

  • chest = V neck sign = Poikiloderma

  • upper back = Shawl sign

  • lateral thigh = Holster sign

Tx: systemic CS

Dermatophytosis / Tinea / Ringworm

Etiology: Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, Microsporum

Appearance: annular erythematous plaque with central clearing

Locations:​

  • tinea barbae = beard

  • tinea capitis = head

  • tinea corporas = body

  • tinea cruris = groin

  • tinia unguium = nails

  • ​tinea pedis = foot

At risk: hot humid climates

Tx: topical antifungals unless if it is on head or nails (oral instead)​

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tinea cruris
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onychomycosis
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Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra

Etiology: activating mutation in FGFR3
Appearance: hyperpigmented brown-black sessile to filiform, smooth surfaced papules
Location: cheeks, temples
At risk: darker skin tones, females
Tx: EDC (darker skin), cryo (lighter skin)

Diffuse Palmoplantar Keratoderma (DPK)

Etiology: 

Appearance: hyperkeratosis with white/yellow hue

Location: symmetric palmar + plantar surfaces

Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP)

Etiology: autosomal dominant mutation in: MVD, MVK, FDPS, PMVK or SART3 genes; results in decreased cholesterol in the affected areas of the skin
At risk: European, females
Locations: arms, legs
Appearance: irregular annular plaque with elevated horny rim
Tx: compounded off-label topical 2% lovastatin with or without topical cholesterol

Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)

Etiology: delayed type IV HS reaction to certain medication (anti epileptics, allopurinol, sulfonamides, minocycline, HIV meds)

Appearance: facial edema, diffuse erythematous macules + plaques that typically occur in 3rd week after starting a med or increasing dose

Location: first involves face, upper trunk, UE, and then spreads to LE

Dyshidrotic Eczema

Etiology: unknown
Location: palms, fingers, soles of feet
Sx: itchy chronic, recurrent
Appearance: fluid-filled vesicles that resolve after several weeks with scaling
Tx: clobetasol + tacrolimus; severe = Dupixent

Dyskeratosis Congenita (DC)

Etiology: 14 different genes (DKC1 gene mutations on X chromosome); causing telomere shortening = premature aging
Appearance: lacy reticular hyperpigmentation
Location: upper chest, neck, nail atrophy, oral leukoplakia
Tx: no cure; tx is aimed at maintaining bone marrow function as this is the major cause of death

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