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Skin Lesion (Herpetiform)

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Skin Lesion (Herpetiform)

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  • Description of Skin Lesions
  • Herpetiform lesions manifest as grouped papules or vesicles in a formation resembling those of herpes simplex infection. As the name implies, dermatitis herpetiformis manifests with herpetiform lesions.

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