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What can cause dermatitis herpetiformis?
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Unknown: The cause of dermatitis herpetiformis is unknown. However, there is a strong link to celiac sprue disease (gluten insensitivity). One of the recommended treatments for dermatitis herpetiformis is a gluten-free diet, which may allow the patient to avoid medications.
Answered 3/20/2015
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Unknown: The cause of dermatitis herpetiformis is unknown. However, there is a strong link to celiac sprue disease (gluten insensitivity). One of the recommended treatments for dermatitis herpetiformis is a gluten-free diet, which may allow the patient to avoid medications.
Answered 1/12/2016
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Dermat herpetiformis: Exact cause is not known but it is often assciated with celiac disease/gluten hypersensitivity.
Answered 8/14/2016
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