Article
[Hailey-Hailey disease. Early detection of heterozygotes by an ultraviolet provocation tests--clinical relevance of the method].
Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete - 1 Jun 1993
Richard G, Linse R, Harth W
Abstract excerpt
An UV provocative test to identify genotypical carriers of Hailey-Hailey disease was developed, and performed on 30 non-affected family members of 8 families. The test revealed that 10 individuals were genotypical carriers without clinical signs. We checked the reliability of the UV provocative test during a 3-year follow-up period (family register method). In 50% of the carriers identified by the UV provocative...
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