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Revista argentina de dermatología
On-line version ISSN 1851-300X
Abstract
TERC TELIAS, F; MEZA FABIA, E; SEGOVIA GONZALEZ, L and CHAVEZ ROJAS, F. Chronic late-onset intertriginous dermatitis: Hailey-Hailey's pemphigus. Rev. argent. dermatol. [online]. 2017, vol.98, n.1, pp.21-26. ISSN 1851-300X.
The benign familial pemphigus or Hailey Hailey´s disease is a rare autosomal dominant disorder. We present the clinical case of a patient with a five years history, characterized by vesicular intertriginous malodorous lesions with poor response to topical antifungal therapy. Skin biopsy it was compatible with Hailey Hailey´s disease which was managed with antibiotic therapy and systemic corticosteroids. The patient evolved favorably.
Keywords : genodermatosis; benign familial pemphigus; Hailey Hailey's disease; intertrigo.