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Dh Reaction Question

SuperBeck

By SuperBeck
in Dermatitis Herpetiformis

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Hi,

I was wondering if someone with DH could share their experiences with skin reactions after gluten exposure. Here's a little background: Celiac runs in our family but we all tested negative. I've been gluten free for about 4 months b/c my children are gluten-free due to other non-celiac issues. I didn't get biopsied but noticed since going gluten-free a rash on my knees and elbows has completely gone away. It wasn't the typical DH type of rash--and it never bothered me--so it surprised me when it cleared up. I'd had it since I was a kid, and I'm now 37.

Well, funny thing, the past 2 weeks I've had gluten a couple times (since I don't think I have a medical necessity) and I've had several blister type of rashes (Look like poison ivy but it's not) come up on the inside of my foot. They seemed to happen 12 hours after eating gluten. I abstained from glutenous food for 3 days and had some again today, and sure enough the blister is back up and swolen. The bump is severely itchy and small, but doesn't spread. Is it possible that consuming gluten can cause a DH type of rash so soon after exposure?

Many thanks for any info you can share.

Becky

Raleigh, NC

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Yes. When I was newly diagnosed DH breakouts would occur within a few hours of exposure. If you want to have it checked to see if it is DH for sure then a trip to a derm would be in order. Make sure the derm understands the biopsy procedure, he would need to biopsy the tissue next to the lesion to look for antibodies in the surrounding skin. A positive biopsy for DH is a diagnosis of celiac, you would need no more testing for celiac diagnosis after that.

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Thanks so much for your reply. Is it common to get a rash on inside of foot? I've read a lot about legs and arms, but not foot. I plan to make a derm appt. Will I have to have rash active for the area to be biopsied? Also, should I be on gluten foods at the time or doesn't it matter? I've been gluten-free for 4 months except a few times.

Beck

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