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Adverse effects from figs...???

Lotte18
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Hi all, I've suddenly got a skin rash on my leg that might be dermatitis herpetiformis...can figs trigger this?  Has anyone else had a similar reaction to eating figs?  And if so, what did you do to treat it?  Or did it go away on its own after a few days?  At the moment I'm just icing it and hoping it dissipates.  Many thanks, Charlotte

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I've never heard of figs triggering celiac disease or DH, and they contain less than 20 micrograms of iodine per 100 grams, so they considered low in iodine--if you have DH you will likely also want to avoid iodine, which is common in seafoods and dairy products, as it can exacerbate symptoms in some people. Is there a chance you could be allergic to them?

This article may also be helpful as it offers various ways to relieve the itch:

 

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