Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a rare skin disorder that is chronic; symptoms can come and go for years unless treated. Although the development of DH can be alarming, the skin disorder can be treated simply. A gluten-free diet is usually recommended, along with an antibiotic called dapsone. Without treatment, there is a significant risk of developing intestinal cancer. DH is usually a lifelong condition. Rarely, remission can occur typically in 10 to 20 percent of patients. This informative and concise book guides you through the causes, tests and treatment options available for DH patients.