J Dermatolog Treat. 2008;19(4):251-4. doi: 10.1080/09546630801955135.
Source
Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, Eindhoven, The Netherlands. w.koeyers@erasmusmc.nl
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Extensive Hailey-Hailey disease is often resistant to conventional topical and systemic therapies. The systemic and ablative therapies have many side effects and/or high recurrence rates. Therefore, an alternative safe and effective treatment is needed.
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the effectiveness of botulinum toxin type A in the treatment of extensive Hailey-Hailey disease.
METHODS:
The cases of six patients with extensive Hailey-Hailey disease resistant to multiple therapeutic regimens were studied and described. Adjuvant therapy with botulinum toxin type A/Dysport was started in all six cases.
RESULTS:
Marked improvement of the lesions was achieved with few side effects in all patients.
CONCLUSION:
Botulinum toxin type A is a safe and effective adjuvant treatment for extensive Hailey-Hailey disease.