This picture shows the fingers of a person with a chronic
inflammatory disease known as dermatitis herpetiformis. It produces
red, raised (papular), small or large blisters (vesicles or bullae)
that burn and itch intensely. Dermatitis herpetiformis develops
suddenly, lasts for weeks to months, and may be associated with
digestive diseases (such as Celiac disease).
Review Date: 05/13/2011
Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease,
Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
