Dermatitis Herpetiformis Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Jejunal morphological abnormalities less severe than Coeliac which also result in blistering sub-epidermal eruption of the skin associated with gluten sensitive enteropathy
2
Q
Treatment?
A
Gluten free diet improves skin and jejunum
Dapsone helps skin
3
Q
Complications of coeliac?
A
Gross malabsorption - rarely
4
Q
People with this disease normally also have?
A
Coeliac disease
