| ID | 212 |
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| Name | DERMATITIS HERPETIFORMIS |
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| Management | Management: A. General management. B. Drugs- 1. Dapsone is found effective- l00mg once daily. 2. Sulphapyridine is the drug of choice in case of dapsone resistance. 3. High doses of antihistamines only may be helpful. 4. Systemic steroids- if needed. 5. Topical applications: topical steroids- in the form of ointment or cream. |
| Introduction | It is a chronic, relapsing, prurigenous dermatosis characterized by the appearance of polymorphic lesions, grouped in clusters. It does not affect the health of the patient |
| History | |
| Etiology | Etiology: 1. Exact cause not known. 2. Predisposing factors: i. Diet- gluten rich diet, ii. Psychogenic- anxiety, iii. Genetic, iv. Antigenic factor HLA B-8, DW 3. |
| Clinical Features | Clinical features: 1. Age- young adult (20-40 years). 2. Lesions- papulo-vesicular or polymorphous lesions, symmetrically distributed grouped lesions on erythematous base. 3. Site- extensor aspects of extremities, buttock, scapular region, posterior axillary fold. 4. Intense itching. 5. Hyperpigmentation present. 6. Long history with exacerbation and remission. 7. General condition is good. |
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