This picture shows the forearm 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: 04/15/2009
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, MD, North Florida Dermatology Associates,
Jacksonville, FL. 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)
