Main Entry: dermatitis her·pe·ti·for·mis Pronunciation: -"h&r-p&-t&-'for-m&s Function: noun : chronic dermatitischaracterized by eruption of itching papules, vesicles, and lesions resembling hives typically in clusters
dermatitis herpetiformis dermatitis her·pet·i·for·mis (hər-pět'ə-fôr'mĭs) n. A chronic disease of the skin marked by severe itching and the extensive eruption of vesicles and groups of papules. Also called Duhring's disease.
