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Dermatitis Herpetiformis |
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Dermatitis herpetiformis is characterized by clusters of intensely pruritic vesicles, papules, and urticaria-like lesions usually distributed symmetrically on extensor surfaces. Celiac sprue is present in 75 to 90% of patients but is asymptomatic in most cases.
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