Differentiating dermatitis herpetiformis from other diseases

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Differentiating Dermatitis Herpetiformis from Other Diseases

Dermatitis herpetiformis is an intensely itching, blistering rash which might present with excoriations (see Dermatitis herpetiformis physical examination).