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Oh Boy I Got A New Rash!

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I am wondering what dermatitis hepedaformus (sorry I cant spel :lol: ) Looks like because I broke out in a strange rash on my back and my neck, it is sorta red, realy itchy and is covered in small bumps, is that anything like dh? Thanks in advance,

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Imodium liquid had gluten in it. I just found that out after each time I took it I broke out in a DH like rash of celiac on my torso under my breast and across my upper and mid back.

Imodium liquid had gluten in it. I just found that out after each time I took it I broke out in a DH like rash of celiac on my torso under my breast and across my upper and mid back.

Do you keep a food journal? You know write down every thing that goes in your mouth. And before you do you've read the label and know what each ingredient is...? It will help alot.

What were you eating around the time or before you began noticing the rash?

I am wondering what dermatitis hepedaformus (sorry I cant spel :lol: ) Looks like

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Imodium liquid had gluten in it. I just found that out after each time I took it I broke out in a DH like rash of celiac on my torso under my breast and across my upper and mid back.

Imodium liquid had gluten in it. I just found that out after each time I took it I broke out in a DH like rash of celiac on my torso under my breast and across my upper and mid back.

Do you keep a food journal? You know write down every thing that goes in your mouth. And before you do you've read the label and know what each ingredient is...? It will help alot.

What were you eating around the time or before you began noticing the rash?

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Everything I ate was definaltly gluten free, and sorry for the wasted post but I went to my pediatrician today and she looked at my rash and at dh and she thought it wasn't it. I got it from wearing my softball jersey <_< It is one of the grosest things I have seen that was caused by clothing! my perscription, take allergy med. at night so I don't claw myself to death, and buy some underarmer so that my jersey won't leave its mark. Thanks a bunch anyways!!! I really do appreiciate it.

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I actually just recently broke out in the same type of rash. wondering if it was caused by something I wore? I have tiny little red bumps that started on my stomach and have moved to my chest, arms and legs. They itch like crazy too. I went to the dermatologist and he really had no clue what it was. He prescribed topical steroids, but I am pregnant and don't feel comfortable using that. I was away this weekend but I know that everything I ate was gluten free and I have never gotten a rash from eating gluten before (have been gluten free for 2 1/2 years now). Could it be from using my husband's soap? (I usually use body wash)? Any suggestions at all? Could it be DH? This is so frustrating because I am going away this weekend and now have an ugly/itchy rash all over.

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I was going to ask you all about a rash today, too. I get on on my scalp by my forehead. Some of the bumps look like red blisters, but there are also smaller flesh colored ones. I showed my husband pics of dh and he says if that's it, mine is very mild. I figure they take pictures of bad cases for examples ... what could this be? Anyone else get rashes on their scalp? I usually get a couple blister type things that look similar to pimples on my face when this happens, too. This is the worst I've had it and the first time that it's been itchy.

I actually just recently broke out in the same type of rash. wondering if it was caused by something I wore? I have tiny little red bumps that started on my stomach and have moved to my chest, arms and legs. They itch like crazy too. I went to the dermatologist and he really had no clue what it was. He prescribed topical steroids, but I am pregnant and don't feel comfortable using that. I was away this weekend but I know that everything I ate was gluten free and I have never gotten a rash from eating gluten before (have been gluten free for 2 1/2 years now). Could it be from using my husband's soap? (I usually use body wash)? Any suggestions at all? Could it be DH? This is so frustrating because I am going away this weekend and now have an ugly/itchy rash all over.

I have only found one laundry detergent that doesn't bother anyone in the house. If I wash the clothes in something else, or use those dryer fabric softeners, someone will get a rash. I also break out in a rash with new clothes, so I have to wash everything before I wear it. Just a couple ideas ...

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