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Dermatitis Herpetiformis Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

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What Is Dermatitis Herpetiformis?

Dermatitis herpetiformis is characterized by a burning, blistering and itchy skin rash. Itching and rash tend to occur on the buttocks, backs, scalp, knees and elbows. In addition to this, rash associated with dermatitis herpetiformis signals towards a serious condition; gluten allergy.

What Are The Alternative Names Of Dermatitis Herpetiformis?

Dermatitis herpetiformis is also known by the following names:

  • Gluten rash.
  • Duhring’s disease.

What Are The Symptoms Of Dermatitis Herpetiformis?

Usually, symptoms of the condition come and go, few of which include:

  • Intense itchy blisters or bumps, usually on the buttocks, back, knees and elbows.
  • Rash associated with dermatitis herpetiformis may seem like eczema.
  • Often, these rashes are of same size.
  • Instead of blisters, few individuals with the condition can experience scratch marks.

When Is The Right Time To Seek Medical Assistance?

Do not delay to take an appointment with your health care provider in case you have developed a rash that has failed to respond home treatment.

What Causes Dermatitis Herpetiformis?

What exactly causes dermatitis herpetiformis, is a mystery till date, however it is considered to be an autoimmune disorder. Interestingly, the condition is also associated to celiac sprue disease that is the gluten sensitivity.

 

What Are The Risk Factors Of Dermatitis Herpetiformis?

More often, the condition starts in individuals of twenty years and above. Quite rarely, children are reported to be affected. In addition to this, it is equally observed in males and females both.

What Are The Potential Complications Of Dermatitis Herpetiformis?

In most people with the disease, thyroid disease is a common concern. Moreover, patients of dermatitis herpetiformis are more prone to contract some cancers of intestines.

How Is Dermatitis Herpetiformis Diagnosed?

In majority cases, direct immunofluorescence test and skin biopsy are conducted. In addition to this, the health care provider can also suggest a biopsy of your intestine. In order to verify its diagnosis, the doctor will recommend blood tests.

How Is Dermatitis Herpetiformis Treated?

Usually, doctors prescribe a course of antibiotics in order to treat dermatitis herpetiformis. Dapsone, an antibiotic has proved very effective in treating the condition.

Besides, in order to manage the disease, the patient will be emphasized to follow a gluten-free diet. By doing so, one cannot just prevent complications in the long run, but also eliminate the need of taking medications.

Besides, immunosuppressive medications can also be prescribed by your doctor; however they have proved to be less effective in treating the condition.

What Is The Prognosis Of Dermatitis Herpetiformis?

Dermatitis herpetiformis can be well- controlled by a proper treatment plan. However, with no prompt treatment, the condition can increase the chances of intestinal cancer.

What Is The Prevention Of Dermatitis Herpetiformis?

Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to prevent the disease. Though, patients of dermatitis herpetiformis can greatly prevent the complications of the disease simply by avoiding the food that contains gluten.

 

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