Dermatitis Herpetiformis is caused by celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disorder that creates an intolerance to gluten. If people in your family have celiac disease, you may develop it as well. The rash can start in childhood, but it usually shows up in young adults. You might not even know you have the condition until your 20s or 30s.

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