what is darier's disease
Darier's disease (DAR), also known as Darier disease, DarierâWhite disease, Dyskeratosis follicularis and Keratosis follicularis, is an autosomal dominant disorder discovered by French dermatologist Ferdinand-Jean Darier.Darier's is characterized by dark crusty patches on the skin, sometimes containing pus.haracteristics [edit]. Darier disease affects both men and women and is not contagious. The disease often starts during or later than the teenage years, typically by the third decade. Short stature is common.