Dermatitis herpetiformis

An intensely itchy blistering skin rash linked to coeliac disease.

What it is

DH is the skin form of gluten sensitivity. A strict gluten-free diet is central to management.

Signs people often notice

•Itchy blisters
•Often elbows, knees, buttocks
•Symmetrical
•Linked to gluten

Who it affects

More common in people with coeliac disease, often aged 20–40.

Questions worth asking your clinician

?Is this linked to gluten?
?Should I be tested for coeliac disease?
?What helps the itch?

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