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Dermatitis herpetiformis in Finland

T Reunala, J Lokki

    Acta Dermato-Venereologica
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is common in Finland, affecting 1 in 10,000 people. Its incidence is similar to coeliac disease, with no link to wheat or iodine levels.

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    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Dermatology
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a chronic autoimmune blistering skin condition.
    • DH is strongly associated with gluten sensitivity and coeliac disease.
    • Understanding DH prevalence is crucial for public health and patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence and incidence of dermatitis herpetiformis in Finland.
    • To compare DH occurrence in Finland with other countries and related conditions.
    • To investigate geographical and environmental factors potentially influencing DH distribution.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of patient data from Finnish dermatological departments over 3.5 years.
    • Calculation of prevalence and incidence rates per 100,000 inhabitants.

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  • Geographical mapping of patient origins and correlation with environmental factors like wheat consumption and iodine intake.

    • Main Results:

    • The prevalence of DH in Finland was 10.4 patients/100,000 inhabitants (1/10,000).
    • The annual incidence was 1.3 patients/100,000 inhabitants.
    • DH occurred uniformly across Finland, unlike rare hereditary diseases, and showed no correlation with wheat or iodine levels.

    Conclusions:

    • Dermatitis herpetiformis is a relatively common condition in Finland, more so than in Britain.
    • The incidence of DH in Finland is comparable to that of coeliac disease.
    • Geographical distribution suggests DH in Finland is not primarily influenced by localized environmental factors or hereditary patterns.