Localized Darier's disease of the scalp complicated by Trichophyton tonsurans infection.
A unique form of localized keratosis follicularis (Darier's disease) of the scalp occurred in a mother and daughter. The presence of secondary bacterial and fungal infection was responsible for a delay in establishing an accurate diagnosis of the true nature of their disorder.
D000328:Adult; D007644:Darier Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes; D014005:Tinea / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D014249:Trichophyton