Dermatitis Herpetiformis in a 39-Year-Old Male with Elevated Deamidated Gliadin Antibodies: A Case Report

CASE REPORT
Antigona Begolli Gerqari, Syzana Hapciu, Artizane Dushi, Fjolla Shoshi, Artina Pajaziti, Allma Kocinaj, Kimete Hasani Berisha

 
For citation: Gerqari AB, Hapciu S, Dushi A, Shoshi F, Pajaziti A, Kocinaj A, Berisha KH. Dermatitis Herpetiformis in a 39-Year-Old Male with Elevated Deamidated Gliadin Antibodies: A Case Report.. International Journal of Biomedicine. 2025;15(2):420-421. doi:10.21103/Article15(2)_CR6
 
Originally published June 5, 2025
 

Abstract: 

Dermatitis herpetiformis is an autoimmune blistering disorder associated with gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. We present a case of a 39-year-old male with histopathologically confirmed dermatitis herpetiformis, exhibiting significantly elevated levels of deamidated gliadin peptide (DGP) antibodies (IgA and IgG). This case highlights the importance of serological testing in diagnosing dermatitis herpetiformis and underscores the association between dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease.

Keywords: 
dermatitis herpetiformis • deamidated gliadin peptide • celiac disease
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Received March 17, 2025.
Accepted April 26, 2025.
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