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Dermatitis Herpetiformis Definition
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  • Dermatitis Herpetiformis
A person with dermatitis herpetiformis has inflammation of the skin that results in an extremely itchy rash and blisters. Images

Dermatitis herpetiformis is uncommon and the cause is unknown. It occurs in those between 40 and 50 years old, and responds well to medication.
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Last Updated: Jul 18, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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