Hailey–Hailey disease: Effective treatment with topical cadexomer iodine

Abstract

Hailey–Hailey disease (HHD) or familial benign pemphigus is known to have a chronic relapsing-remitting course. Conventional treatment with topical steroids and antibiotics often yield unsatisfactory results. We report a case of HHD treated successfully with topical cadexomer iodine powder. Cadexomer iodine may be a useful therapy for recalcitrant cases of HHD.

Key words::

• cadexomer iodine
• familial benign pemphigus
• Hailey–Hailey disease
• Iodosorb

Acknowledgement

This study is not supported by any funding source.

Declaration of interest: The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest in this research.