Dermatitis herpetiformis
History / PE
:
Erythematous vesicles symmetrically distributed over the
extensor surfaces of elbows and knees
Diarrhea and weight loss
Diagnosis
:
Skin has IgA deposits (even in unaffected areas)
Anti-endomysial
/
anti-transglutaminase
antibodies
Treatment
:
Gluten free diet
Dapsone
Associated With
:
Celiac disease
July 29th 2010
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Dermatology
Internal Medicine
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