Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

It ususally presents as itchy bumps on the forearms, elbows, and knees. Definitive diagnosis of dermatitis herpetiformis can always be made by biopsy and if a celiac patient suspects that they have dermatititis herpetiformis, they should see a dermatologist and request a biopsy for immunofluorescence in order to confirm this diagnosis. ................
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