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Look like DH? Bilateral Itchy Bumpy Elbows

Jane87

By Jane87
in Dermatitis Herpetiformis

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Yaya25 Newbie
Yaya25
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On 11/29/2017 at 6:45 AM, Jane87 said:

Hello wise people!

I'm looking for some advice from those in the know. I have a reoccurring elbow rash (bilateral) that comes and goes. First episode about 10 yrs ago at age 20.

It presents as skin coloured bumps that are really itchy on both outer elbows. Over the course of 1 to 2 weeks the bumps may turn pinker and then dry out.

I saw a Dr in the early days and was told it wasn't psoriasis and was possibly caused by leaning on my elbows. ?

After another flare up last week (first in months) I saw a Nurse, who has referred me for a Dr review in a few weeks (earliest available appointment).

In the last 3 years I have also had flare ups of; itchy bumpy fingers, itchy lower back with tiny blister/bumps that turn red and extremely itchy calves with no rash. 

My mum is gluten intolerant with skin & stomach symptoms and has hypothyroidism.

I have attached pics of my elbows from this week, and older pictures of my fingers and back rash.

Any thoughts and comments will be greatly appreciated. Does this look like DH?

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Hi Jane, I know this was written 2 years ago, but do you have an update on your diagnosis? Did you find out the cause of your rashes? Because I HAVE THE EXACT SAME THING! 

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On 7/6/2019 at 5:31 PM, Yaya25 said:

Hi Jane, I know this was written 2 years ago, but do you have an update on your diagnosis? Did you find out the cause of your rashes? Because I HAVE THE EXACT SAME THING! 

Hello, I see your post is more recent than the OP in 2017, did you find out anything about this? My daughter has this exact rash. Comes and goes for the last 3 years. Elbows mostly and sometimes knees. She's 6. I have ceoliac in my family, but not us that I know of. Interested to find out more. Thanks.

GFinDC Veteran
GFinDC
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Hi Lea,

Jane hasn't been on the forum for a few years.  She also isn't following this thread so she won't know you posted a question for her.

There is lots of info on DH in the forum though.  You might get more response by starting a new thread.

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Medicmicki67 Newbie
Medicmicki67
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On 9/6/2019 at 7:27 AM, GFinDC said:

Hi Lea,

Jane hasn't been on the forum for a few years.  She also isn't following this thread so she won't know you posted a question for her.

There is lots of info on DH in the forum though.  You might get more response by starting a new thread.

I have the same thing, but no autoimmune or celiac. I find that rubbing handsanitizer on my elbows, up to 4 times a day for about a week usually makes it go away.

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Margarita Apprentice
Margarita
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My DH was misdiagnosed as dermatitis Until recently when I put 2 and 2 together and figured out I probably was a Celiac. I confirmed it with the gastroenterologist and the DH never shows up unless I get glutened. So when I see yours I think it's DH.

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GFinDC Veteran
GFinDC
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Welcome to the forum Margarita! :)

Please take a look through the DH (dermatitis herpetiformis) sub-forum for more info on DH.  You may find some helpful info in there.

Margarita Apprentice
Margarita
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2 minutes ago, GFinDC said:

Welcome to the forum Margarita! :)

Please take a look through the DH (dermatitis herpetiformis) sub-forum for more info on DH.  You may find some helpful info in there.

Thank you so much for the warm welcome! I still don't really know anything about forums and sub forums but i'm sure I'll figure it out. I was actually wondering how people have their diagnosis attached under their comments? Could you please help me with that?

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1 hour ago, Margarita said:

Thank you so much for the warm welcome! I still don't really know anything about forums and sub forums but i'm sure I'll figure it out. I was actually wondering how people have their diagnosis attached under their comments? Could you please help me with that?

Hi Margarita,

It used to be a person could add a signature under their profile.  If you click the down arrow next to your profile picture at top right of the page, and click "settings" you can find the signature option in the left side list.

If you click the "Forums" link in the top blue bar/banner, it will take you to a list of forum sub sections.  Scrolling down that list you can find the technical help sub forum.

https://www.celiac.com/forums/forum/44-boardforum-technical-help/

Thread on setting signature:

https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/122913-change-signature-information/

 

Margarita Apprentice
Margarita
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21 hours ago, GFinDC said:

Hi Margarita,

It used to be a person could add a signature under their profile.  If you click the down arrow next to your profile picture at top right of the page, and click "settings" you can find the signature option in the left side list.

If you click the "Forums" link in the top blue bar/banner, it will take you to a list of forum sub sections.  Scrolling down that list you can find the technical help sub forum.

https://www.celiac.com/forums/forum/44-boardforum-technical-help/

Thread on setting signature:

https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/122913-change-signature-information/

 

Thank you for your help!

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