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Skin disease
Dermatitis herpetiformis
An autoimmune blistering disease with fierce itching on the elbows, knees and buttocks — the skin expression of coeliac disease.
The dermatological diagnosis often reveals the gluten intolerance; diet is a central part of treatment.
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