Treatment type
Most likely to be affected
An antibiotic called dapsone which is an anti-infective is extremely effective.
A strict gluten-free diet will also be recommended to help control the disease. Sticking to this diet may eliminate the need for medications and prevent later complications.
Dermatitis herpetiformis usually begins in people age 20 and older. Children can sometimes be affected. It is seen in both men and women.
Disorder Name and Location
Cure rates and Prevention
- No cure for the disease may be well-controlled with treatment. Without treatment, there may be a significant risk of intestinal cancer.
- There is no known prevention of this disease. People with this condition may be able to prevent complications by avoiding foods that contain gluten.
- Most likely to be affected and Treatment Type
Cure Rate and Prevention
- Erythema multiforme occurs mostly in children and young adults.
- Controlling the illness that is causing the condition
- Good hygiene and staying away from other people may help prevent secondary infections. You may need skin grafting if large areas of the body are affected.
- No cure rate
- Erythema Multiforme can't be prevented because it is a reaction produced by the immune system. People with Stevens-Johnson syndrome have high death rates.
Conclusion
Disorder Name and Location
Causes or Contributing Factors
- Erythema multiforme is a type of hypsersensitivity reaction. It occurs in response to medicines, infections, or illness.
- The exact cause is unknown.
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Extremely itchy bumps or blisters, most often on the elbows, knees, back, and buttocks
- Dermatitis herpetiformis is an autoimmune blistering skin disease
- Erythema multiforme is a distinctive dermatological eruption featuring iris or target lesions. The minor form is an acute, self-limiting disease that affects the skin but mucous membranes little, if at all. The major form has more involvement of both skin and mucosa and is a potentially life-threatening condition.
Causes or Contributing factors
The cause is unknown. It is thought to be an autoimmune disorder which is a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. Dermatitis herpetiformis is also linked to gluten sensitivity in the small bowel.
Skin Disorders