Dermatitis herpetiformis

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. It may also appear as a consequence of gluten intolerance.

Gingivitis

Inflammation of the gingiva.


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PMID (PMCID)
25024556
(4095635)
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Chronic desquamative gingivitis in siblings: A report of two cases.
Vijayakar HN, Shah PP, Desai AB, Ghonasgi SR, Gawankar RJ.
J Indian Soc Periodontol. 2014;18(3):385-9.
A variety of diseases such as lichen planus, pemphigus, pemphigoid, dermatitis herpetiformis, linear IgA disease, lupus erythematosus, erythema multiformae manifest clinically as desquamative gingivitis.