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Pemphigus chronicus benignus familiaris

Pemphigus chronicus benignus familiaris History Gougerot, 1933; Howard Hailey and Hugh Hailey (brothers), 1939. Definition Eminently chronic, recurrent genodermatosis characterized by inflammatory, weeping and macerated areas in the large folds of the body. Frequent familial occurrence. No nosolo...

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