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Dermatitis, herpetiformis - close-up of lesion
Dermatitis, herpetiformis - close-up of lesion
Dermatitis, herpetiformis on the knee
Dermatitis, herpetiformis on the knee
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Dermatitis herpetiformis

Definition:

Dermatitis herpetiformis is a chronic, extremely itchy rash consisting of papules and vesicles. Dermatitis herpetiformis is associated with sensitivity of the intestine to gluten in the diet (celiac sprue).



Alternative Names:
Duhring's Disease

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Dermatitis herpetiformis usually begins in the twenties, though children may sometimes be affected. It is seen in both men and women.

Though the cause of the rash is unknown, dermatitis herpetiformis is frequently associated with gluten (a protein found in cereals) sensitivity in the small bowel.



Review Date: 2/27/2002
Reviewed By: Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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