- Author:
Raisa Celine R. Rosete
1
;
Juan Paolo David S. Villena
1
;
Mae N. Ramirez-Quizon
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Pemphigus, Benign Familial; Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Direct
- From: Acta Medica Philippina 2021;55(5):563-568
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: Hailey-Hailey disease (HHD) is an uncommon acantholytic disorder of the skin. This is a case of a 64-year-old Filipino female with a chronic history of painful and malodorous intertriginous plaques. Histopathologic evaluation showed overlapping features of pemphigus vulgaris and Hailey-Hailey disease. A negative direct immunofluorescence test clinched the diagnosis of Hailey-Hailey disease. The patient was advised regarding preventive measures and treated with topical antibiotics and corticosteroids with improvement of her lesions.
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