A Case of Dermatitis Herpetiformis Associated with Erythema Annulare Centrifugum.
- Author:
Tae An CHUNG
;
Ho Suk SEONG
;
Soon Taek KIM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Buttocks;
Dermatitis Herpetiformis*;
Dermatitis*;
Eosinophils;
Erythema*;
Extremities;
Humans;
Male;
Neutrophils;
Pigmentation;
Pruritus;
Sensation;
Shoulder;
Skin;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1973;11(2):89-91
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A case of dermatitis herpetiformis assaciated with erythema annulare centrifugum is reported. The patient was a 21 year-old male, who had papulovesieles, erythematous lesions, pigmentation, and erythema annulare centrifugum lesions on the trunk, shoulders, buttocks and extensor surfaces of the extremities, and severe itching sensation of 9 months' duration. The skin biopsy from the vesicular and erythema annulare centrifugum lesion showed subepidermal bulla and vesicles with neutrophil and eosinophil infiltrations.
