This patient has dermatitis herpetiformis, a blistering skin disorder characterized by pruritic papules, vesicles, and bullae (often found on elbows, knees, buttocks). Associated with celiac dz (hence mom's diet).
Histo: deposits of IgA at tips of dermal papillae
Tx: dapson, gluten-free diet
Source: FA19 p471.2
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This patient has dermatitis herpetiformis, a blistering skin disorder characterized by pruritic papules, vesicles, and bullae (often found on elbows, knees, buttocks). Associated with celiac dz (hence mom's diet). Histo: deposits of IgA at tips of dermal papillae Tx: dapson, gluten-free diet Source: FA19 p471.2