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Learn About Benign Chronic Pemphigus

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?
Experienced in Benign Chronic Pemphigus
Dermatology
Experienced in Benign Chronic Pemphigus
Dermatology

Oasis Dermatology Group, PLLC

3100 Buddy Owens Ave, Suite 101, 
Mcallen, TX 
 (3.4 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English

Rick Lin is a Dermatologist in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Lin and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Chronic Pemphigus. His top areas of expertise are Contact Dermatitis, Epidermoid Cyst, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Plaque Psoriasis.

Experienced in Benign Chronic Pemphigus
Experienced in Benign Chronic Pemphigus

Mountain West Derm - Blackhart PLLC

4513 Williams Dr, 
Georgetown, TX 
 (311.1 mi)
Experience:
16+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Accepting New Patients

Kudakwashe Maloney is a Dermatologist in Georgetown, Texas. Dr. Maloney has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Chronic Pemphigus. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Warts, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Maloney is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Stephen K. Tyring
Advanced in Benign Chronic Pemphigus
Advanced in Benign Chronic Pemphigus

Dermatological Association Of Texas PLLC

451 N Texas Ave, 
Webster, TX 
 (298.2 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Stephen Tyring is a Dermatologist in Webster, Texas. Dr. Tyring and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Chronic Pemphigus. His top areas of expertise are Warts, Shingles, Plaque Psoriasis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Tyring is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

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