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[Dermatitis herpetiformis and chronic diarrhea: a case]
S Ben Becher1, S Boukthir, A Hichri
1Service de pédiatrie, Hôpital d'Enfants, Tunis, Tunisie.
Pediatrie
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin condition, was diagnosed in a child with gastrointestinal issues and growth problems. Treatment with a gluten-free diet and dapsone led to symptom improvement.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Dermatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a chronic autoimmune blistering skin condition.
- DH is strongly associated with celiac disease, involving gluten sensitivity.
- Gastrointestinal symptoms and growth issues can occur in children with DH.