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Does this look like DH?

leanne8806

By leanne8806
in Dermatitis Herpetiformis

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squirmingitch Veteran
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Yes. It could also be almost anything else. I'm sorry, but we can't tell you much of anything when you just post a photo or 2 & give no details at all. I mean, it also looks like you could have burned yourself or rubbed until blisters formed. We have no idea where on the body this is. Basically you've given zero information.

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Sorry I didn't give info. This was near my elbow. It doesn't come up very often. It only comes up near my elbows until recently I had a small part on my back. Starts out as itchy small bumps. The liquid inside appears to be clear. From what I've seen online it sounds like it may be DH. So I was just wondering what y'all thought. I know it's not from a burn or scratch. 

cyclinglady Grand Master
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Consider getting a celiac blood test.  It is a good place to start and might be easier than getting a skin biopsy  which must be done by a DH-savvy dermatologist.  The blood test can be done by any doctor.  

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