Jani5t5ai
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I suffered from dermatitis herpetiformis on and off for 3 years. My last major outbreak was in 2018 when I drank a malt alcohol beverage. Dapsone did nothing for me and I was on it for 3-4 months. My arms were covered in fluid-filled blisters and it was red, rashy, and incredibly itchy. The parts that weren't covered in blisters looked like dry (but oozing...
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The more I'm "in," the worse it gets!
Jani5t5ai replied to Igiveup's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
I'm sorry to hear about your suffering. Please, please please stick to your gluten-free diet, even when you think it is not worth it. Trust me, that is the only way to break the cycle. In the meantime, go to a dermatologist, ESPECIALLY one who has previous experience with patients with DH and get an appointment for some itch relief. My dermatologist prescribed... -
Topical Itch Relief - other than Dapson
Jani5t5ai replied to MinNYC's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
triamcinolone acetonide cream. AMEN! This cream works for my skin blisters like none other. Not only did it heal my severely damaged skin within a week, if I get a new outbreak because I slipped up in the gluten department, the cream stops the blistery rash from spreading and really stops the itch. I strongly suggest getting your dematologist to prescribe... -
I have dermatitis herpetiformis and I can confirm from personal experience that cheetos, even the baked ones, cause me to get skin blisters. Whenever I get a flare up, I put a cream on called Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP, 0.1%. My dermatologist gave it to me. Dapsone never made a difference for me and I was on it for 3-4 months. I really have to...