THE MANAGEMENT OF DERMATITIS-HERPETIFORMIS

Trainee/residents in dermatology are aware of dermatitis herpetiformis and are usually confident in diagnosing this disorder. However, as de rmatitis herpetiformis is a rare condition trainee/residents may have limited experience in the management of this condition. Dr. Catherine Hardman has gained considerable experience in the management of dermat itis herpetiformis by working in the department of Dermatology at St. Mary's Hospital in London which has a longstanding interest in this di sorder. Dr. Hardman has summarized the clinical and pathological featu res of dermatitis herpetiformis and has also included current recommen dations on management from St. Mary's hospital in relation to drug tre atment and a gluten-free diet.