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Should I Get Dd Tested For Dh?

ptkds

By ptkds
in Dermatitis Herpetiformis

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So my dd has been getting a bunch of spots on her legs. Me and my hubby thought it was flea bites because we have seen fleas in our house, but no one else is as bad as her. Last week we took her to an allergist because she occasionally breaks out after eating. He suggested that the spots on her legs could actually be DH and not flea bites. So, should I get her tested for DH? I know it requires a skin biopsy, but I don't know if I need to put her through that. I believe I have DH and I made an appt w/ the derm, but that isn't until July (she is REALLY booked up). Please give me some advice! I don't know what I should do!

Thanks,

ptkds

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I am new to this board and just saw your post. My DD had what we thought were Spider bites. Sounds similar to what you are reporting. Rash started on knees, then elbows and spread up and down arms and legs. We had biopsies and are now waiting for results. She started eating glutten free and even though rash is still excruciatingly itchy, the spread seams to have slowed nad she isn't as "frantic" form the discomfort.

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