Dermatitis herpetiformisFrom our partner site on skin cancer, SkinCancerConnection.com. Duhring's disease Symptoms: Dermatitis herpetiformis is usually extremely itchy. Thebumps orblisters usually appear on the elbows, knees, back, and buttocks. In most cases, the rash is the same size and shapeon both sides. Symptoms of dermatitis herpetiformis tend to get worse and get better. Signs and tests: A skin biopsy and direct immunofluorescence test of the skin are performed in most cases. Your doctor may also recommend a biopsy of the intestines.
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