Is photodynamic therapy a relevant therapeutic option in refractory benign familial pemphigus (Hailey–Hailey disease)? A series of eight patients

Maha Alsahli; Anca Debu; Céline Girard; Didier Bessis; Aurélie Du Thanh; Bernard Guillot; Olivier Dereure

doi:10.1080/09546634.2017.1308461

$Is photodynamic therapy a relevant therapeutic option in refractory benign familial pemphigus (Hailey–Hailey disease)? A series of eight patients$

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Is photodynamic therapy a relevant therapeutic option in refractory benign familial pemphigus (Hailey–Hailey disease)? A series of eight patients

Maha Alsahli, Anca Debu, Céline Girard, Didier Bessis, Aurélie Du Thanh, Bernard Guillot and Olivier Dereure

Journal of Dermatological Treatment, Vol.28(7), pp.678 - 682

11/2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2017.1308461

PMID: 28301978

Abstract

Hailey–Hailey disease

methyl-aminolevulinate

photodynamic therapy

Treatment of benign familial pemphigus or Hailey-Hailey disease (HHD), a rare inherited condition associated with a significant impairment of quality of life, is often challenging and disappointing with frequent relapses and infectious complications. Topical photodynamic therapy (PDT) may offer new perspectives in this difficult setting.

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Title: Is photodynamic therapy a relevant therapeutic option in refractory benign familial pemphigus (Hailey–Hailey disease)? A series of eight patients
Creators - without role: Maha Alsahli - Inserm
Anca Debu - Inserm
Céline Girard - Inserm
Didier Bessis - Inserm
Aurélie Du Thanh - Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire [Montpellier]
Bernard Guillot - Inserm
Olivier Dereure - Inserm
Publication Details: Journal of Dermatological Treatment, Vol.28(7), pp.678 - 682
Identifiers: 9934970209311
Academic Unit: Pathogenesis and Control of Chronic and Emerging Infections - PCCEI
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article
Local Fields: hal-01776875