Author's details
- Dr. Khashau Eleburuike
- MBBS (Ilorin) MSc. Global Health Karolinska Institute.
- Resident doctor in family medicine in Northern Sweden.
Reviewer's details
- Dr. Gboyega Olarinoye
- MBBS, FMCP.
- Dermatologist FMC Keffi Nassarawa State. Nigeria
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Dermatitis herpetiformis in darker-skinned individuals manifests as intensely itchy, grouped blisters or bumps, often appearing in dark or purplish hues, and may leave areas of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after healing. The condition is linked to gluten sensitivity and is commonly associated with celiac disease. Treatment involves a strict gluten-free diet and medications like dapsone or sulphapyridine to reduce itching and prevent blister formation, while addressing pigmentation changes with proper skin care. Dermatitis herpetiformis in darker-skinned individuals manifests as intensely itchy, grouped blisters or bumps, often appearing in dark or purplish hues, and may leave areas of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after healing. The condition is linked to gluten sensitivity and is commonly associated with celiac disease. Treatment involves a strict gluten-free diet and medications like dapsone or sulphapyridine to reduce itching and prevent blister formation, while addressing pigmentation changes with proper skin care.
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