DH
Also written as: DH — Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Standard abbreviation for Dermatitis Herpetiformis, used in clinical notes and research papers. Must be defined at first use.
Full Definition
DH is the widely accepted clinical abbreviation for Dermatitis Herpetiformis, an autoimmune blistering disorder linked to gluten sensitivity. In dermatology manuscripts and case reports, it should be spelled out in full on first mention, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. Editors should be alert that DH does not stand for 'drug hypersensitivity' in this specialty context, avoiding cross-specialty ambiguity. The abbreviation appears without periods in standard dermatology style.
Usage
Usage note: Define at first use; context is essential as 'DH' carries different meanings in other medical specialties.
In Context
- "All patients with confirmed DH were commenced on dapsone pending dietary review." — Clinical trial protocol
- "The histology was consistent with DH, demonstrating subepidermal blistering." — Dermatopathology report