Genital Hailey- Hailey disease: a case report

Abstract

Hailey – Hailey disease is a rare autosomal dominant acantholytic disorder, previously not reported from Nepal. We report a case of 30 years old female who presented with pruritic hyperkeratotic papules and plaques on vulva, perianal area and inner left thigh for a period of one year. Biopsy from the lesion showed suprabasal acantholysis with loss of intercellular bridges resulting in a dilapidated brick-wall appearance; characteristic of Hailey – Hailey disease. Treatment of this disease till date is far from satisfactory.

Keywords

• acantholysis
• Hailey – Hailey disease
• Nepal