Dermatitis Herpetiformis
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The dermatologist is the one who identifies and manages dermatitis herpetiformis, a chronic skin disease that causes small blisters and a great deal of itching, grouped symmetrically in different areas of the body. It is associated with gluten sensitivity.
Where it usually appears: elbows, knees, buttocks, and scalp, with lesions that itch intensely and tend to recur in flare-ups over time, sometimes over years.
Relationship with diet: because of its close link with gluten intolerance, its evaluation sometimes also involves a digestive assessment to understand the condition fully.
When to seek care? If there are rashes with intense, persistent itching that do not improve or that return frequently, it is worth having a dermatologist examine them carefully and advise on the appropriate tests to clarify their origin and rule out other causes.
Data on 72 doctors who treat dermatitis herpetiformis
Which specialist treats dermatitis herpetiformis?
Dermatitis herpetiformis should be evaluated by a dermatologist. You can book with this specialist if you have intensely itchy blisters, often associated with gluten sensitivity. The diagnosis also helps guide dietary management.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in dermatitis herpetiformis
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is dermatitis herpetiformis?
The dermatologist is the one who identifies and manages dermatitis herpetiformis, a chronic skin disease that causes small blisters and a great deal of itching, grouped symmetrically in different areas of the body. It is associated with gluten sensitivity.
Which doctor treats dermatitis herpetiformis?
Dermatitis herpetiformis should be evaluated by a dermatologist. You can book with this specialist if you have intensely itchy blisters, often associated with gluten sensitivity. The diagnosis also helps guide dietary management.