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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
Dr. Johann E. Gudjonsson
Dermatology
Elite in Benign Chronic Pemphigus
Dr. Johann E. Gudjonsson
Dermatology

Regents Of The University Of Michigan

1500 E Medical Ctr Dr, 
Ann Arbor, MI 
734-936-4054
Languages Spoken:
English, Danish, German, Icelandic
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Johann Gudjonsson is a Dermatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Gudjonsson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Chronic Pemphigus. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Darier Disease, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Benign Chronic Pemphigus, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Gudjonsson is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Benign Chronic Pemphigus
Samantha Cialfi
Elite in Benign Chronic Pemphigus
Samantha Cialfi
Rome, IT 

Samantha Cialfi practices in Rome, Italy. Ms. Cialfi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Chronic Pemphigus. Her top areas of expertise are Benign Chronic Pemphigus, Porphyria, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Chondrodystrophy.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Benign Chronic Pemphigus
Dr. Kord S. Honda
Dermatology
Advanced in Benign Chronic Pemphigus
Dr. Kord S. Honda
Dermatology

University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
Languages Spoken:
English
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Kord Honda is a Dermatologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Honda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Chronic Pemphigus. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Erythroderma, Nakajo-Nishimura Syndrome, and Stiff Skin Syndrome. Dr. Honda 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: March 17, 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