Dermatitis Herpetiformis Flashcards
1
Q
Auto antigen?
A
Epidermal Transglutaminase3
Tissue transglutaminase
2
Q
Blister in layer?
A
Subepidermal blister with neutrophils in dermal papillae
3
Q
Presenting features?
A
Extremely pruritic → scratched→ so usually grouped excoriations seen
Small vesicles
Sites → elbows, knees, buttocks, posterior neck
4
Q
Why called herpetiformis?
A
Coz grouped
