Hailey-Hailey Disease (HHD, benign pemphigus)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6754-9_7285

An autosomal dominant skin disease involving vesicle formation generally on the neck, groin, and armpits. The benign disease is precipitated by infection by the fungus Candida albicans, but antifungal, antibacterial drugs may also initiate it. Mutation in an ATP-powered ion pump sequestering calcium into the Golgi apparatus causes HHD.  skin diseases,  pemphigus

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