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[Chronic benign familial pemphigus]
Vestnik Dermatologii I Venerologii
|January 1, 1989
Summary
This case study highlights a 50-year-old woman misdiagnosed with candidiasis for a decade. Correct diagnosis of Hailey-Hailey disease led to effective treatment and clinical cure.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Histopathology
Background:
- A 50-year-old female patient presented with a 10-year history of recurrent skin lesions in large folds, initially misdiagnosed as candidiasis.
- Previous ineffective treatments and lack of bacteriologic confirmation prompted further investigation.
Observation:
- The patient exhibited symmetrical, erythematous, infiltrative areas in axillae, groin, and inframammary folds.
- Lesions featured solitary bullae (0.5-1.0 cm) with clear contents, thin covers, and pigmented vegetations.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination revealed suprabasal vesicles, acantholysis in the epidermis, and minimal dermal lymphocytic infiltrate.
- These findings were consistent with a diagnosis of Gougerot-Hailey-Hailey disease (benign familial pemphigus).
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of accurate histopathological diagnosis in differentiating chronic skin conditions.
- Successful treatment with a combination of diphenhydramine, methyluracil, dimocifon, aloe extract, and aniline dyes demonstrates an effective therapeutic approach for Hailey-Hailey disease.