Dermatitis herpetiformis

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Dermatitis, herpetiformis - close-up of lesion

Dermatitis, herpetiformis on the knee

Dermatitis, herpetiformis on the arm and legs

Dermatitis, herpetiformis on the thumb

Dermatitis, herpetiformis on the hand

Dermatitis, herpetiformis on the forearm

Dermatitis herpetiformis

Alternative Names:

Duhring's disease

Treatment:

Dapsone, an antibiotic, may help most patients.

A strict gluten-free diet will also be recommended to help control the disease.Sticking to this diet mayremove the need for medications and prevent later complications.

Support Groups:

The Celiac Sprue Association may offer support for people with dermatitis herpetiformis.

PO Box 31700, Omaha, NE 68131, (402) 558-0600

www.csaceliacs.org

Expectations (prognosis):

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The disease may be well controlled with treatment.

Complications:

Thyroid disease may be found in many patients with dermatitis herpetiformis. Patients are also more likely to develop certain cancers of the intestines.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your physician if you develop an itchy rash or diarrhea.