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Image Number #6955 (Dermatitis herpetiformis)

Diagnosis: Dermatitis herpetiformis

Description: Bilateral symmetrical excoriated rash.

Morphology: Excoriation

Site: Elbow

Sex: M

Age: 18

Type: Clinical

Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany

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History:

 Severely pruritic bilateral symmetrical excoriated papulovesicular rash involves the extensor surface of elbows and knees and buttocks. No oral or other mucous membranes involvement. Dramatic response within few days obtained on oral dapsone 100 mg per day.

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