Is licorice used for Darier disease?

They can, however, cause irritation which may limit their use and they must not be used during pregnancy. Topical 5-fluorouracil, which is licensed for the treatment of other skin conditions (e.g. Actinic Keratosis), has been used effectively in some cases of Darier disease. read more

It was used over a century ago but there are no modern references to it’s use today except as an essential oil. Patents to that effect have been filed but there is no proof of it’s efficacy. read more

Licorice is also taken by mouth for Addison's disease, a type of diabetes caused by a hormone deficiency (diabetes insipidus), menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), liver disorders, malaria, tuberculosis, high potassium levels in the blood, food poisoning, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a condition in which there is too much muscle tone (hypertonia), abscesses, recovery after surgery, rash, high cholesterol. read more

Darier disease is a rare genetic disorder characterized primarily by skin changes. The onset of skin changes usually occurs in adolescence. The severity of the disease may fluctuate over time, but it is chronic and lifelong. read more