Medica I, Zmak M, Persic M
Outpatient Paediatric Clinic Pula, Pula, Croatia.
Minerva Pediatr. 2003 Apr;55(2):171-3.
Dermatitis herpetiformis is commonly observed in adults and adolescents. We report one of the youngest cases seen so far-a 30-month-old boy. After clinical investigations an asymptomatic gluten-sensitive enteropathy was diagnosed. Skin lesions resolved with gluten-free diet. Dermatitis herpetiformis should be considered in differential diagnosis of chronic dermatitis in early childhood as well. Monitoring for prevention of complications is the greatest problem at this age.