Dermatitis herpetiformis

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Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a chronic autoimmune subepidermal bullous disease characterized by grouped pruritic lesions such as papules, urticarial plaques, erythema, and herpetiform vesiculae, with a predominantly symmetrical distribution on extensor surfaces of the elbows (90%), knees (30%), shoulders, buttocks, sacral region, and face of children and adults. Erosions, excoriations and hyperpigmentation usually follow. DH may also appear as a consequence of gluten intolerance.

Also known as: Duhring's disease, Durhing-Brocq disease, dermatitis herpetiformis

54 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Sub-types

Dermatitis herpetiformis, familial (0) Juvenile dermatitis herpetiformis (0)

Broader categories

Disease (618) Inflammatory disease (310) Autoimmune disease (283) Immune system disorder (140) Skin disorder (123) Dermatitis (57) Human disease (14) Autoimmune bullous skin disease (6) Vesiculobullous skin disease (3) Disease by body system or component (0)

Trials to join now! 23 Not yet recruiting 6 Not yet finished but already full! 9 Completed 15 Terminated 1

Biopsy tolerance study ends early – what we know

Knowledge-focused Terminated

This study aimed to understand how well patients tolerate biopsies for autoimmune diseases and whether they feel properly informed. It planned to enroll 505 people but was terminated early. The results may help improve patient experience with these common procedures.

Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC

Dermatitis herpetiformis

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Broader categories

Biopsy tolerance study ends early – what we know