Dermatitis herpetiformis.
Dermatitis herpetiformis is a chronic, lifelong disease characterized both by symptomatic, characteristic skin lesions and by a gluten-sensitive, often asymptomatic, enteropathy. Cutaneous findings include intensely pruritic vesicles on symmetrical extensor locations. Treatment for disease may be pharmacologic agents or a gluten-free diet. Evidence for the genetic basis of disease has been elucidated.
Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University, USA.
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D000368:Aged; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003622:Dapsone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003874:Dermatitis Herpetiformis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D004032:Diet; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D003622:Dapsone