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Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Health Encyclopedia: Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Dermatitis herpetiformis is a chronic, extremely itchy rash consisting ofbumps and blisters. Dermatitis herpetiformis is linked to 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 persons 20 and older, though children may sometimes be affected. It is seen in both men and women.
Though the cause of the rash is unknown...
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Health Guide
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Duhring's disease Symptoms Dermatitis herpetiformis is usually extremely itchy. Thebumps orblisters usually appear on the elbows, knees, back, and... Read more »Dermatitis herpetiformis
Duhring's disease Prevention There is no known prevention of this disease. Avoidance of gluten-containing foods will help prevent complications in affected... Read more »Dermatitis herpetiformis
...complications. Support Groups The Celiac Sprue Association may offer support for people with dermatitis herpetiformis. PO Box 31700, Omaha, NE 68131, (402) 558-0600 ... Read more »Vesicles
...Atopic dermatitis (eczema) Drug reactions Blistering skin diseases Porphyria cutanea tardaDermatitis herpetiformis Read more »Celiac disease: sprue
Celiac disease is an inherited, autoimmune disease. The lining of the small intestine is damagedfromeating gluten and other proteins found in wheat, barley, rye, and possibly oats.... Read more »
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