Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 7, 2026

Combining Reflectance Confocal Microscopy with Optical Coherence Tomography for Noninvasive Diagnosis of Skin Cancers via Image Acquisition
Published on: August 18, 2022
Darier's disease associated with multiple café-au-lait macules
1UCLA School of Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Torrance 90509, USA.
Abstract:
Darier's disease, or keratosis follicularis, is an autosomal dominant inherited skin disease characterized by keratotic papules predominantly on the upper trunk and scalp, palmar pits, and nail dystrophy. It has been reported in association with basal cell carcinoma and other skin cancers, neuropsychiatric disorders, salivary gland obstruction, renal and testicular agenesis, bone cysts, and psoriasis. We describe the first report of a patient with multiple café-au-lait macules, but no personal or family history of neurofibromatosis, who developed Darier's disease.
Related Concept Videos
Papillary Dermis
The dermis might be considered the "core" of the integumentary system, as distinct from the epidermis and hypodermis. It contains blood and lymph vessels, nerves, and other structures, such as hair follicles and sweat glands. The dermis is made of two layers of connective tissue that comprise an interconnected mesh of elastin and collagenous fibers, produced by fibroblasts.
Papillary Layer
The papillary layer is made of loose, areolar connective tissue, which means the collagen and...
Pigmentation
Melanin occurs in two primary forms: eumelanin that provides black and brown pigment and pheomelanin that provides red color. Dark-skinned individuals produce more melanin than those with pale...
Skin Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): BCC is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for about 80% of cases. It typically develops in...
Diabetic Retinopathy
Cirrhosis I: Introduction

