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Dermatitis herpetiformis in an African woman.

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is an autoimmune blistering disease of the skin. It is a result of hypersensitivity to dietary gluten. Diagnosis of DH can be challenging in a low prevalence, resource-limited population. We present the case of an African woman who presented with clinical features of DH.

Source: PubMed

DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2018.30.119.14012

Authors: Musonda Sharon Machona, Mehak Gupta, Victor Mudenda, Owen Ngalamika

Institution: University Teaching Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Celiac Disease Research and Management

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3023655845

FWCI: 0.404

Cites: 8

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10