Hailey‐Hailey Disease: An Updated Review With a Focus on Therapeutic Mechanisms

ABSTRACT Background Hailey‐Hailey disease (HHD), or familial benign chronic pemphigus, is a rare autosomal dominant genodermatosis characterized by chronic, painful, erythematous, erosive plaques and fissures at sites of friction such as the neck, axilla, groin, and perineum. The pathogenesis is due...

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Main Authors: Mahesh Mathur, Sumit Paudel, Nabita Bhattarai, Sambidha Karki, Sandhya Regmi
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Published: Wiley 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.71061
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Sandhya Regmi
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description ABSTRACT Background Hailey‐Hailey disease (HHD), or familial benign chronic pemphigus, is a rare autosomal dominant genodermatosis characterized by chronic, painful, erythematous, erosive plaques and fissures at sites of friction such as the neck, axilla, groin, and perineum. The pathogenesis is due to a mutation in the ATP2C1 gene, which encodes the human secretory‐pathway calcium/manganese‐ATPase isoform 1 (hSPCA1) that regulates calcium and manganese concentration in the Golgi apparatus. The diagnosis relies on clinical presentation and characteristic histopathological features, notably a “dilapidated brick wall” appearance. There is no cure for this genodermatosis and main aim of management in HHD is to control symptoms and reduce recurrence. Multitude of topical, systemic agents, procedural therapy such as laser therapy and surgery for the treatment of HHD have been reported in the literature. Aims This comprehensive review aims to discuss the efficacy of current HHD treatments with special focus on therapeutic mechanisms. Conclusion This review highlights clinical and histological features of HHD and offers guidance for dermatologists involved in managing this distinct dermatosis.
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spelling doaj-art-0b2558f951734cf6baf6a5e24df5cb162025-08-20T03:44:46ZengWileyHealth Science Reports2398-88352025-07-0187n/an/a10.1002/hsr2.71061Hailey‐Hailey Disease: An Updated Review With a Focus on Therapeutic MechanismsMahesh Mathur0Sumit Paudel1Nabita Bhattarai2Sambidha Karki3Sandhya Regmi4Department of Dermatology College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Bharatpur NepalDepartment of Dermatology College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Bharatpur NepalDepartment of Dermatology College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Bharatpur NepalDepartment of Dermatology College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Bharatpur NepalDepartment of Dermatology College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Bharatpur NepalABSTRACT Background Hailey‐Hailey disease (HHD), or familial benign chronic pemphigus, is a rare autosomal dominant genodermatosis characterized by chronic, painful, erythematous, erosive plaques and fissures at sites of friction such as the neck, axilla, groin, and perineum. The pathogenesis is due to a mutation in the ATP2C1 gene, which encodes the human secretory‐pathway calcium/manganese‐ATPase isoform 1 (hSPCA1) that regulates calcium and manganese concentration in the Golgi apparatus. The diagnosis relies on clinical presentation and characteristic histopathological features, notably a “dilapidated brick wall” appearance. There is no cure for this genodermatosis and main aim of management in HHD is to control symptoms and reduce recurrence. Multitude of topical, systemic agents, procedural therapy such as laser therapy and surgery for the treatment of HHD have been reported in the literature. Aims This comprehensive review aims to discuss the efficacy of current HHD treatments with special focus on therapeutic mechanisms. Conclusion This review highlights clinical and histological features of HHD and offers guidance for dermatologists involved in managing this distinct dermatosis.https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.71061ATP2C1 mutationfamilial benign chronic pemphigusgeneral dermatologygenodermatosisHailey‐Hailey disease
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Hailey‐Hailey Disease: An Updated Review With a Focus on Therapeutic Mechanisms
Health Science Reports
ATP2C1 mutation
familial benign chronic pemphigus
general dermatology
genodermatosis
Hailey‐Hailey disease
title Hailey‐Hailey Disease: An Updated Review With a Focus on Therapeutic Mechanisms
title_full Hailey‐Hailey Disease: An Updated Review With a Focus on Therapeutic Mechanisms
title_fullStr Hailey‐Hailey Disease: An Updated Review With a Focus on Therapeutic Mechanisms
title_full_unstemmed Hailey‐Hailey Disease: An Updated Review With a Focus on Therapeutic Mechanisms
title_short Hailey‐Hailey Disease: An Updated Review With a Focus on Therapeutic Mechanisms
title_sort hailey hailey disease an updated review with a focus on therapeutic mechanisms
topic ATP2C1 mutation
familial benign chronic pemphigus
general dermatology
genodermatosis
Hailey‐Hailey disease
url https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.71061
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