Benign Chronic Pemphigus
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What is the definition of Benign Chronic Pemphigus?
Hailey-Hailey disease is a genetic skin disease that causes blistering. Signs and symptoms include a painful rash and blistering in skin folds, such as the armpits, groin, neck, under the breasts, and between the buttocks. Secondary bacterial infections are not uncommon. Symptoms are often worse in summer months due to heat, sweating, and friction. Hailey-Hailey disease is caused by genetic changes in the ATP2C1 gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
What are the alternative names for Benign Chronic Pemphigus?
  • Hailey-Hailey disease
  • BCPM
  • Benign chronic pemphigus
  • Benign familial pemphigus
  • Familial benign pemphigus
Who are the top Benign Chronic Pemphigus Local Doctors?
Elite in Benign Chronic Pemphigus
Elite in Benign Chronic Pemphigus
Rome, IT 

Samantha Cialfi practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Cialfi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Chronic Pemphigus. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Benign Chronic Pemphigus, Porphyria, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome.

Elite in Benign Chronic Pemphigus
Elite in Benign Chronic Pemphigus
Pamplona, NC, ES 

Javier Antonanzas practices practicing medicine in Pamplona, Spain. Mr. Antonanzas is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Chronic Pemphigus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Chronic Pemphigus, Granuloma Annulare, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Trimethylaminuria, and Pancreatectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Benign Chronic Pemphigus
Experienced in Benign Chronic Pemphigus

Clear Dermatology LLC

4906 Penn Ave, Ste 202, 
Sinking Spring, PA 
Languages Spoken:
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Jessica Galvin is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania. Dr. Galvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Chronic Pemphigus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pityriasis Lichenoides Et Varioliformis Acuta, Pityriasis Lichenoides, Actinic Keratosis, and Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome. Dr. Galvin is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Dermatology.

What are the latest Benign Chronic Pemphigus Clinical Trials?
Efficacy of Guselkumab in the Treatment of Hailey Hailey Disease: An Open-label, Proof of Concept Study

Summary: Hailey-Hailey disease (HHD) is a debilitating genetic skin disorder, affecting mainly body folds with erythema and painful erosions and blisters. Histopathological findings include epidermal hyperplasia, suprabasilar clefting, dyskeratosis and acantholysis of keratinocytes. A final diagnosis of HHD is usually confirmed based on clinical and histopathological findings in line with genetic testing. ...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center