Dermatitis Herpetiformis: A Concise Guide to Causes, Tests and Treatment Options
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Ailments & Diseases
| Author: | J Smithson | ISBN: | 9781311571588 |
| Publisher: | Andale LLC | Publication: | July 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | J Smithson |
| ISBN: | 9781311571588 |
| Publisher: | Andale LLC |
| Publication: | July 15, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a rare skin disorder that is chronic; symptoms can come and go for years unless treated. Although the development of DH can be alarming, the skin disorder can be treated simply. A gluten-free diet is usually recommended, along with an antibiotic called dapsone. Without treatment, there is a significant risk of developing intestinal cancer. DH is usually a lifelong condition. Rarely, remission can occur – typically in 10 to 20 percent of patients. This informative and concise book guides you through the causes, tests and treatment options available for DH patients.
Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a rare skin disorder that is chronic; symptoms can come and go for years unless treated. Although the development of DH can be alarming, the skin disorder can be treated simply. A gluten-free diet is usually recommended, along with an antibiotic called dapsone. Without treatment, there is a significant risk of developing intestinal cancer. DH is usually a lifelong condition. Rarely, remission can occur – typically in 10 to 20 percent of patients. This informative and concise book guides you through the causes, tests and treatment options available for DH patients.
