dermatitis herpetiformis Flashcards
1
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def
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sub epidermal immunobullous diseases linked to celiac disease(gluten intolerance) causing a herpes like lesions
2
Q
mech
A
gliadin fraction in gluten causes IgA to target skin and intestines
leads to inflamm seperating dermis from epidermis
3
Q
epidem
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caucasians
males
15-40
4
Q
clinical features
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symmetrical lesions
face, scalp, buttocks,
grouped vesicles extremely itchy vesicls = prurigo
resolve leaving hypo/per pig
5
Q
dx
A
eczema
scabies
6
Q
dg
A
skin biopsy
- granlar IgA deposish in dermal papillae
liver fun test
7
Q
rx
A
gluten free diet prevents IgA deposits and reverses symptoms
dapsone to releive itch
