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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?
Dr. Todd M. Colonna
Dermatology
Dr. Todd M. Colonna
Dermatology

Advanced Dermatology Of Maryland PC

3445 Box Hill Corporate Ctr Dr, Suite E, 
Abingdon, MD 
 (3.9 mi)
410-569-5151
Languages Spoken:
English
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Todd Colonna is a Dermatologist in Abingdon, Maryland. Dr. Colonna and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Chronic Pemphigus. His top areas of expertise are Giant Congenital Nevus, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis. Dr. Colonna is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Oanh Lauring
Dermatology
Dr. Oanh Lauring
Dermatology

Lauring Dermatology LLC

7642 Belair Rd, 
Nottingham, MD 
 (9.8 mi)
410-665-3093
Languages Spoken:
English
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Oanh Lauring is a Dermatologist in Nottingham, Maryland. Dr. Lauring and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Chronic Pemphigus. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Intertrigo, Papular Urticaria, and Warts.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. James W. Parshall
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
Dr. James W. Parshall
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
5601 Loch Raven Blvd, Russell Morgan Suite 412, 
Baltimore, MD 
 (13.3 mi)
443-444-4720
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English
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James Parshall is a Geriatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Parshall and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Chronic Pemphigus. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Stroke, Dementia, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Parshall is currently accepting new patients.

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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
Efficacy of Guselkumab in the Treatment of Hailey Hailey Disease: An Open-label, Proof of Concept Study
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2

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