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==Background==
==Background==
*Autoimmune disorder associated gluten sensitivity
==Diagnosis==
[[File:Dermatitis-herpetiformis2.jpg|thumbnail|Characteristic rash]]
*Looks like scabies, but clustered around elbows, knees, shoulders, buttox
*Looks like scabies, but clustered around elbows, knees, shoulders, buttox
*Autoimmune disorder associated gluten sensitivity


==Treatment==
==Treatment==

Revision as of 12:55, 31 October 2014

Background

  • Autoimmune disorder associated gluten sensitivity

Diagnosis

Characteristic rash
  • Looks like scabies, but clustered around elbows, knees, shoulders, buttox

Treatment

  • Gluten free diet
  • Dapsone

See Also

Rash