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dermatitis herpetiformis [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Epidermis and Dermis
DEF

Rare, chronic, papulo-vesicular disease characterized by an intensely pruritic eruption consisting of various combinations of symmetrical, erythematous, papular, vesicular, or bullous lesions. The disease is strongly associated with the presence of HLA-B8 and HLA-DR3 antigens.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épiderme et derme
CONT

La dermatite herpétiforme (D.H.), ou maladie de Duhring-Brocq, est une affection cutanée chronique et bénigne qui se caractérise par une sensation de brûlure intense et des démangeaisons. Causes: Les facteurs génétiques, le système immunitaire et la sensibilité au gluten jouent un rôle dans cette affection. Cependant, la véritable cause reste encore inconnue.

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