Persistent Skin Symptoms after Diagnosis and on a Long-term Gluten-free Diet in Dermatitis Herpetiformis

• Main Authors: Camilla Pasternack (Author), Kaisa Hervonen (Author), Eriika Mansikka (Author), Timo Reunala (Author), Pekka Collin (Author), Katri Kaukinen (Author), Teea Salmi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Medical Journals Sweden, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Dermatitis herpetiformis is a cutaneous manifestation of coeliac disease treated with a gluten-free diet. However, the itching and blistering rash alleviates slowly after gluten withdrawal and occasionally persists despite a long-term gluten-free diet. This study investigated the prevalence and fact...