Dermatitis Herpetiformis ======================== þ Clinical Features - grouped vesicles and pruritis on pressure-points like elbows - in young adults - biopy: increased IgA at dermal/epidermal junction (unlike sprue) and subepidermal bullae formation - Rx: Dapsone, works in 24-48 hours þ Similar to Acrodermatitis Enteropathica: - decreased zinc absorption from cow's milk, hyperal - decreased free fatty acids, can rub the affected areas with safflower oil - associated with perioral rash, hair loss, GI problems