DH is diagnosed by a skin biopsy, which involves removing a tiny piece of skin near the rash and testing it for the IgA antibody. DH is treated with a gluten-free diet and medication to control the rash, such as Dapsone or Sulfapyridine. Drug treatment is short term, usually until the gluten-free diet begins to… Read more »
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Can a skin rash be associated with celiac disease?
Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is an itchy, blistering skin condition that is a form of celiac disease. The rash usually occurs on the elbows, knees and/or buttocks, and is characterized by its bilateral nature; both knees (and/or both arms) are affected, seldom just one. Many people with DH have no digestive symptoms and only about 40%… Read more »
(Updated .)Should a dermatologist or a gastroenterologist perform a skin biopsy for dermatitis herpetiformis?
Dermatologist.
(Updated .)What is dermatitis herpetiformis (DH)?
Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is an itchy, blistering skin condition that’s a form of celiac disease. The rash usually occurs on the elbows, knees and/or buttocks, and is characterized by its bilateral nature; both knees (and/or both arms) are affected, seldom just one. Many people with DH have no digestive symptoms and only about 40% of… Read more »
(Updated .)Is it possible to have dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) without having the genes for celiac disease?
It’s extremely unlikely to have dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) without the genes for celiac disease, but not impossible.
(Updated .)Does chlorine cause a reaction for those with celiac disease, especially those with dermatitis herpetiformis (DH)?
No such link between the two has been researched or reported.
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