Dermatitis herpetiformis

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Dermatitis, herpetiformis - close-up of lesion	Dermatitis, herpetiformis on the arm and legs	Dermatitis, herpetiformis on the forearm	Dermatitis, herpetiformis on the hand
Dermatitis, herpetiformis on the knee	Dermatitis, herpetiformis on the thumb

Dermatitis herpetiformis is a chronic, extremely itchy rash consisting of bumps and blisters. Dermatitis herpetiformis is linked to sensitivity of the intestine to gluten in the diet (celiac sprue).

Duhring's disease

Dermatitis herpetiformis usually begins in persons 20 and older, though children may sometimes be affected. It is seen in both men and women.

Though the cause of the rash is unknown, dermatitis herpetiformis is frequently associated with gluten (a protein found in cereals) sensitivity in the small bowel.

Review Date: 07/22/2005
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.