Korean J Dermatol.  1973 Oct;11(2):89-91.

A Case of Dermatitis Herpetiformis Associated with Erythema Annulare Centrifugum

Abstract

A case of dermatitis herpetiformis assaciated with erythema annulare centrifugum is reported. The patient was a 21 year-old male, who had papulovesieles, erythematous lesions, pigmentation, and erythema annulare centrifugum lesions on the trunk, shoulders, buttocks and extensor surfaces of the extremities, and severe itching sensation of 9 months' duration. The skin biopsy from the vesicular and erythema annulare centrifugum lesion showed subepidermal bulla and vesicles with neutrophil and eosinophil infiltrations.


MeSH Terms

Biopsy
Buttocks
Dermatitis Herpetiformis*
Dermatitis*
Eosinophils
Erythema*
Extremities
Humans
Male
Neutrophils
Pigmentation
Pruritus
Sensation
Shoulder
Skin
Young Adult
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