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Dermatitis herpetiformis other diagnostic studies
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Dermatitis Herpetiformis (also called Duhring’s disease), is a chronic itchy rash which is frequently associated with Celiac Disease. The rash is made of papules and vesicles which are present on different parts of the body mostly commonly on neck, trunk, buttocks and knees. It is an autoimmune mediated skin condition, which is IgA mediated reaction and is associated with gluten sensitivity of small bowel. There is presence of antibodies which leads to positive serology test results.
Dermatitis herpetiformis is associated with high prevalence of other autoimmune diseases.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other Diagnostic Studies
Dermatitis herpetiformis is an autoimmune disease. In case of diagnosing DH, tests should be done to rule out other autoimmune diseases[1].
References
References
- ↑ Bolotin D, Petronic-Rosic V. Dermatitis herpetiformis. Part II. Diagnosis, management, and prognosis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011 Jun;64(6):1027-33; quiz 1033-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2010.09.776. PMID: 21571168.
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