Use of topical 5-fluorouracil cream and excimer lamp phototherapy in treating Hailey-Hailey Disease in a 55-year-old Filipino female
- Author:
Althea Julie W. Pabico
;
Elisa Rae L. Coo
;
Zharlah Gulmatico Flores
;
Elizabeth Amelia V. Tianco
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: 5-fluorouracil Cream; Excimer Lamp Phototherapy
- MeSH: Human; Female; Middle Aged: 45-64 Yrs Old; Hailey-hailey Disease; Pemphigus, Benign Familial
- From: Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society 2024;33(Suppl 1):6-6
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Hailey-Hailey Disease (HHD) is a rare, chronic skin condition characterized by relapsing episodes and spontaneous remissions, significantly affecting patients’ quality of life, especially in severe cases. Due to its rarity, there are no established evidence-based treatment guidelines or extensive clinical trials. This case report highlights the rapid improvement of HHD in a 55-year-old Filipino woman treated with a combination of 5-fluorouracil and excimer phototherapy, suggesting that this treatment approach may be an effective alternative for managing the disease.