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ArticleDermatology and therapy2026

Consensus Recommendations for Management of Darier Disease: A Practical Approach.

Cristina Has, Valentina Ruffo di Calabria, Marzia Caproni, Biagio Didona, Judith Fischer, Antoni Gostynski, Asal Haghighi Javid, Katariina Hannula-Jouppi, Josephine Hofmann, Vincenzo Maione and 19 more

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Cristina HasDepartment of Dermatology, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, Medical Center University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany. cristina.has@uniklinik-freiburg.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6066-507X
Valentina Ruffo di CalabriaDepartment of Health Sciences, Section of Dermatology, AUSL Toscana Centro, Rare Diseases Unit, European Reference Network-Skin Member, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Marzia CaproniDepartment of Health Sciences, Section of Dermatology, AUSL Toscana Centro, Rare Diseases Unit, European Reference Network-Skin Member, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Biagio DidonaRare Skin Diseases Center, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata IDI-IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Judith FischerInstitute for Human Genetics, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, Medical Center University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
Antoni GostynskiDepartment of Dermatology, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Asal Haghighi JavidDepartment of Dermatology, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, Medical Center University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
Katariina Hannula-JouppiDepartment of Dermatology and Allergology, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
Josephine HofmannDepartment of Dermatology and Allergy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.
Vincenzo MaioneSection of Dermatology, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
Carmen SalavastruPediatric Dermatology Department, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania.
Silvia ZanghiSection of Dermatology, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
Johann Wolfgang BauerDepartment of Dermatology and Allergology, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, University Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.
Kathrin GiehlDepartment of Dermatology and Allergy, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.
Robert GruberDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergy, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
Liisa HarjamaDepartment of Dermatology and Allergology, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
Branka MarinovicDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, School of Medicine, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
Verena Moosbrugger-MartinzDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergy, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
Marta MedveczDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatooncology, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.
Simon MüllerDepartment of Dermatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Dedee MurrellUniversity of New South Wales, and St George Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
Alexander NavariniDepartment of Dermatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Fanny Morice-PicardDepartment of Dermatology, National Reference Center for Rare Skin Disorders, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France.
Matthias SchmuthDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergy, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
Maella Severino-FreireToulouse Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases (INFINITy), Paul Sabatier University, CNRS, Inserm, Toulouse, France.
Céline TournierToulouse Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases (INFINITy), Paul Sabatier University, CNRS, Inserm, Toulouse, France.
Roni Dodiuk-GadTechnion Israel Institute of Technology, The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine and Dermatology Department, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel.
Christine BodemerDepartment of Dermatology, Reference Centre for Rare Skin Diseases (MAGEC) AP-HP, Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, Expert Center of ERN-Skin, Paris Cité University, Paris, France.
Juliette Mazereeuw-HautierToulouse Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases (INFINITy), Paul Sabatier University, CNRS, Inserm, Toulouse, France.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDarier disease (DD) is a rare, autosomal dominant genodermatosis caused by pathogenic variants in the ATP2A2 gene, encoding the sarco/endoplasmic reticulum calcium ATPase. DD is characterized by chronic, recurrent cutaneous lesions and variable extracutaneous manifestations, resulting in significant impairment of quality of life. Disease onset typically occurs after puberty, with environmental triggers and variable expressivity.

objectivesThe aim of this study was to provide practical, evidence- and consensus-based recommendations for the management of patients with DD, particularly for healthcare professionals in non-expert centers, and to highlight emerging therapeutic avenues.

methodsRecommendations were formulated on the basis of a systematic review of the literature and expert consensus from the European Reference Network for Rare and Undiagnosed Skin Disorders (ERN-Skin). Evidence from case reports, case series, and mechanistic studies was considered to provide guidance on symptomatic and advanced targeted therapies. RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The panel agreed on a total of 68 recommendations. Diagnosis is primarily clinical, supported by family history, histopathology, cytodiagnosis, and, whenever possible, ATP2A2 genetic testing. Genetic counseling should be offered to patients and at-risk relatives. First-line management entails trigger avoidance, skin care using topical antiseptics, emollients, and anti-inflammatory agents, alongside symptomatic control. Topical treatments include corticosteroids, retinoids, and calcineurin inhibitors; systemic therapies (oral retinoids, immunomodulators) are indicated for moderate-to-severe or refractory disease. Physical treatments (ablative lasers, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy) are reserved for localized treatment-resistant lesions. Targeted therapies (JAK/IL-17/IL-23/IL-4-13/MEK inhibitors), and topical gene therapy, are under evaluation or development. Multidisciplinary management is recommended (neuropsychiatric, ocular, dental, and obstetric). Long-term outcomes remain limited, and durable remission is currently unattainable; treatments must be individualized.

conclusionsDD is a chronic, genetic disorder that significantly impairs quality of life. These practical recommendations provide a framework for diagnosis, management, and follow-up, and highlight the need for clinical trials, registries, and biomarker-driven research to advance therapeutic strategies and explore novel, mechanism-based treatments.

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Acantholytic disorderComplicationDarier diseaseDiagnosticEpidermal differentiation disorderRetinoidsSystemic anti-inflammatory therapiesTherapy

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