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Symptoms Of Dermatitis

Health Encyclopedia: Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Alternative Names

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 ...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Health Guide

Diaper dermatitis: irritant-induced

Irritant-induced diaper dermatitis Symptoms Red, irritated rash in the diaper area. Signs and tests Read more »

Soap ingestion

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Psoriasis: Diagnosis

A microscopic examination of tissue taken from the affected skin patch is required to make a definitive diagnosis of psoriasis and to distinguish it from other skin disorders. Usually in... Read more »

Psoriasis: References

ReferencesGelfand JM, Neimann AL, Shin DB, et al. Risk of myocardial infarction in patients with psoriasis. JAMA. 2006 Oct 11;296(14):1735-41.U.S. Food and Drug Administration. CDER Drug and Biologic... Read more »

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Diagnosis

No single test can confirm or rule out SLE. A number of tests are required before SLE can be diagnosed definitively. The first symptoms of SLE can resemble one of many syndromes or... Read more »

Images

Dermatitis, atopic in an infant

Medications

Sulfacet-R Top Uses and How to Use

This medication is used to help treat acne and other skin conditions (e.g., seborrheic... Read more »

Novacet Top Uses and How to Use

This medication is used to help treat acne and other skin conditions (e.g., seborrheic... Read more »

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