Dermatitis Herpetiformis
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Dermatitis Herpetiformis Symptoms
Symptoms of dermatitis
herpetiformis include:
Rash
:
Usually on back of the forearms and elbows
The
rash
may also be present on the buttocks, knees, upper back, neck, and scalp.
The
rash
may include:
Skin burning
Severe
itching
Skin redness
Blisters
Oral lesions
:
Red spots or
blisters
in the mouth
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Related Topics:
Dermatitis
Rash (generalized)
Rash (localized)
Rash
Rashes in adults
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Oral lesions
Rash
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Last Updated: Jul 18, 2008
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Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Dermatitis Herpetiformis References:
Powell GR, Bruckner AL, Weston WL. Dermatitis herpetiformis presenting as chronic urticaria. Pediatr Dermatol. 2004 Sep-Oct;21(5):564-7.
Smecuol E, Sugai E, Niveloni S, et al. Permeability, zonulin production, and enteropathy in dermatitis herpetiformis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2005 Apr;3(4):335-41.
Zone JJ. Skin manifestations of celiac disease. Gastroenterology. 2005 Apr;128(4 Suppl 1):S87-91.
