Dermatitis herpetiformis
ICD-10 Code
L13.0
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Definition
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 dermatitis herpetiformis, Duhring's disease, Durhing-Brocq disease — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 8505 per MONDO
- ICD10CM L13.0 per MONDO
- ICD9 694.0 per MONDO
- MESH D003874 per MONDO
- NCIT C26742 per MONDO
- Orphanet 1656 per MONDO
- SCTID 111196000 per MONDO
- UMLS C0011608 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Integumental system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dapsone | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Dexamethasone | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Methylprednisolone | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Prednisolone | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Prednisone | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Triamcinolone | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |