Mary Robinson
Ms. Nelson
ENG 151
28 May 2016
Celiac Disease (also known as Dermatitis Herpetiformis)
Dermatitis Herpetiformis is a disease, which is unknown to many people. What is Dermatitis Herpetiformis? Dermatitis Herpetiformis, otherwise known as Celiac Disease, is a systemic sensitivity to a food substance called gluten, which causes physical reactions such as an itchy, blistering rash (Green and Jones). However, clinically it occurs anywhere, including limbs, trunk, groin, hands, fingers, face, scalp, and along the hairline (Green and Jones). However, the important information that people should be aware of is the causes/symptoms, treatment, and foods to eat and to avoid. Many ways a person can get Dermatitis Herpetiformis. The cause of Dermatitis Herpetiformis is unknown. As for it is an autoimmune disorder and that 25% of people with celiac disease can get Dermatitis Herpetiformis (Berman et al.). However, some of the symptoms with Dermatitis Herpetiformis are that the rash is usually the same size and shape on both sides. It can also look like eczema and …show more content…
There are two ways to control this skin condition. One is by a strict gluten-free diet. A strict gluten free diet includes eating foods that do not contain any gluten this may take several months. This will help because it can prevent the person from getting blisters. Another is taking medications to relieve the itching, and burning of the blisters (Green and Jones). The two medications are Dapsone and sulfapyridine (Miller). Something important to know is that people who take Dapsone should be monitored for adverse effects and those who develop hemolysis. Sulfapyridine may be substituted. Some of the other less affected medications include colchicine, cyclosporine, azathioprine, and prednisone. Finally treating Dermatitis Herpetiformis with an ultraviolet light may provide some relief