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Hailey -- Hailey Disease: Case Report of a rare disease.

Authors :
Sharma, R. L.
Sharma, Rekha
Source :
International Archives of Integrated Medicine. Jul2018, Vol. 5 Issue 7, p94-98. 5p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Hailey--Hailey disease also known as Familial benign chronic pemphigus is a relatively uncommon disease characterized by painful erosions, vesicles, pustules and scaly erythematous plaques on the neck, axillae, groins and perineum. A case of 27 years old male with history of recurrent, itchy, erythematous, papules and vesicles over the groins presented to the dermatology OPD. A clinical diagnosis of Hailey -- Hailey disease was made which was confirmed later by histopathological examination. He was treated with tacrolimus ointment and showed a remarkable improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23940026
Volume :
5
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Archives of Integrated Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
130888078