skin disorder associated with celiac disease. See also celiac disease.
The Condition"...DH is diagnosed through a skin biopsy, which involves removing a tiny piece of skin near the rash and testing it for the IgA antibody..."
The Condition"...DH is related to celiac disease since both are autoimmune disorders caused by gluten intolerance, but they are separate diseases..."
Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) or Duhring's Disease, is a skin disorder often associated with celiac disease. It is a chronic, extremely itchy rash consisting of papules and vesicles. Dermatitis herpetiformis is associated with sensitivity of the intestine to gluten in the diet (celiac sprue).