Jonathan Ni1, Kathleen E Gilbert2, Ivie F Manalo3, Jashin J Wu4. 1. Medical Student at Boston University School of Medicine in MA. jni@bu.edu. 2. Resident in the Department of Dermatology at Indiana University in Indianapolis. katgilbe@iupui.edu. 3. Resident in the Department of Dermatology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA: ivie.manalo@gmail.com. 4. Dermatologist at the Los Angeles Medical Center in CA. jashinwu@gmail.com.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Hailey-Hailey disease is an adult-onset skin condition characterized by lesions in the intertriginous regions of the body. The lesions can be pruritic, painful, and associated with physical and social impairment. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of psoriasiform Hailey-Hailey disease in a 60-year-old white woman who exhibited erythematous psoriasiform plaques in many areas of her body. The patient's condition was successfully treated with a twice-daily regimen of doxycycline, mometasone, and clindamycin. DISCUSSION: It is important to recognize this variant of Hailey-Hailey disease so it can be diagnosed and treated promptly. Hailey-Hailey disease can be treated with topical corticosteroids and antibiotics and usually is associated with a positive prognosis.
INTRODUCTION:Hailey-Hailey disease is an adult-onset skin condition characterized by lesions in the intertriginous regions of the body. The lesions can be pruritic, painful, and associated with physical and social impairment. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of psoriasiform Hailey-Hailey disease in a 60-year-old white woman who exhibited erythematous psoriasiform plaques in many areas of her body. The patient's condition was successfully treated with a twice-daily regimen of doxycycline, mometasone, and clindamycin. DISCUSSION: It is important to recognize this variant of Hailey-Hailey disease so it can be diagnosed and treated promptly. Hailey-Hailey disease can be treated with topical corticosteroids and antibiotics and usually is associated with a positive prognosis.
Authors: Z Hu; J M Bonifas; J Beech; G Bench; T Shigihara; H Ogawa; S Ikeda; T Mauro; E H Epstein Journal: Nat Genet Date: 2000-01 Impact factor: 38.330