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<channel><title><![CDATA[Celiac Disease & Gluten-free Diet Information at Celiac.com - Comments for article: Can products which contain gluten but only touch the skin affect celiacs?*]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com</link><description /><language>en-us</language><copyright><![CDATA[http://www.celiac.com]]></copyright><generator>N/A</generator><webMaster>scott@celiac.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:53:48 PDT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #1]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/0/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs.html#Comment1042</link><description><![CDATA[I knew about the envelopes and suffer the nightly swell party. Its hard to walk through the mall without getting a headache or stomachache. I didn't know  about some of the school supplies. I home school 3 boys and get exposed to a lot. Thank you for sharing more info. It always helps.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by carey at 10:45 pm, Mon 7th Jan 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (carey)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:45:47 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/0/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs.html#Comment1042</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #2]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment1048</link><description><![CDATA[Just starting out, everything helps greatly !!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Sandy at 11:36 am, Tue 8th Jan 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Sandy)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:36:14 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment1048</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #3]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/0/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs.html#Comment1102</link><description><![CDATA[For cleaning product ideas, you may want to check our Deidre Imus' book 'Green This' which has some good old fashioned/organic, non-27 letter-chemical suggestions for household cleaning products that actually work.  Simple cheap stuff like baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice, the stuff grandma used.  Good ideas for anybody, not just celiacs.  Good for our planet too since they are biodegradable.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Eloise at 6:03 pm, Thu 10th Jan 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Eloise)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:03:20 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/0/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs.html#Comment1102</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #4]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/0/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs.html#Comment1136</link><description><![CDATA[I found it very educational and informative I have recently learned that I have celiac disease and have struggled following the diet I found that I have swelling in my stomach and get headaches and nausea often I think its very hard to accept and adjust from things you've eaten all your life.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by denise quinn at 10:21 am, Sat 12th Jan 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (denise quinn)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:21:20 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/0/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs.html#Comment1136</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #5]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment1441</link><description><![CDATA[This is one of the best sites for new people.  Easy to access!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by lois at 6:33 am, Fri 8th Feb 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (lois)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:33:26 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment1441</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #6]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment2931</link><description><![CDATA[I've been wondering that for years but wasn't sure, thanks!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by miranda at 5:55 pm, Sun 5th Oct 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (miranda)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:55:46 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment2931</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #7]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment3451</link><description><![CDATA[Yes, I have had some experiences with shampoos that had wheat in them, it caused a lot of uncontrollable itching.  I recently was trying a face cream with collagen, and was getting a rash that was unexplained, until I found that collagen comes from wheat.  It took quite a while for the rash to go away after I discontinued use.  I had to use vitamin E to get rid of it.  Now that is all I use and it works nice.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Judy at 2:40 pm, Sat 14th Feb 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Judy)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:40:28 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment3451</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #8]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment3987</link><description><![CDATA[I see no research sited that supports the premise that topical gluten has no adverse effect on celiacs. Until I see research that proves topical gluten is safe for celiacs, I will continue to recommend that celiacs avoid gluten-containing personal products.  Additionally, I have heard anecdotal stories similar to  Judy's that would concern me.  Certainly it is recommended that those with dermatitis herpetiformis avoid topical gluten!  

When we work so hard to avoid ingesting gluten, does it make any sense to use a shampoo or hand cream with wheat protein?  I suppose you never get shampoo or your hair in your mouth or you never lick your fingers.  I guess you would have to be very careful to avoid accidental ingestion.

Also, I am shocked to see the  inference that baking with gluten products has no effect on celiacs.  Even if skin contact has no effect, the possibility of breathing in gluten through the mouth while talking and thus ingesting it accidentally is enough to suggest that all celiacs avoid baking with gluten!  In fact, I know one celiac baker who was very sick until he quit his job.  Perhaps all the bakers mentioned in the article are not as sensitive, but I hope they have their antibodies checked regularly.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Pam at 12:26 pm, Fri 26th Jun 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Pam)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:26:29 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment3987</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #9]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment4037</link><description><![CDATA[I have had many reactions to products containing gluten as well.   I'm not convinced that this stuff doesn't affect the skin.  I used to get dermatitis herpetiformis every time I used lotion or gel until I realized that some had hydrolized wheat protein in them.  Same with my shampoo.  As soon as I changed to Dove, the dandruff and skin problems totally ceased.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Bobbie at 8:38 am, Mon 6th Jul 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Bobbie)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:38:44 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment4037</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #10 (Reply to Comment #9)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment15502</link><description><![CDATA[I just recently found out I have a wheat allergy.  This info makes sense to me.  I used to think that my low carb diet cured my dandruff until I changed shampoo and was confused.  I finally read the ingredients and found out there were wheat products in it.  My shampoo brought back my dandruff.  Now I have to change back.  I am glad I realized that topical exposure to gluten also produces an allergic reaction.  Duh!  Your skin is a large, absorbent organ - you do not necessarily have to have a 'gut' reaction to ingested wheat to trigger allergies.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Mik at 7:41 pm, Wed 6th Mar 2013)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Mik)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:41:57 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment15502</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #11]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment5254</link><description><![CDATA[I was diagnosed over the summer and I have steadily gotten more and more sensitive. At first I didn't worry about hair and skin products with gluten, but now I have realized that they do affect me. I think this is because it's impossible to avoid getting some products into contact with my mouth. For instance, I had a hair product that I used one day. I washed my hands like I usually did after using it, but later on I fluffed my hair with my hands. Then I went and ate a tangerine, putting my hands all over it, not really thinking. An hour later, I was throwing up.  I checked the label and wheat protein was a main ingredient.  I also used to get rashes while using some lotions and facial moisturizers, surprise surprise, they have hydrolyzed wheat protein and barley extract. For me, it's not worth it! I could never imagine the horror of having to breathe in flour all day.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by kate at 5:08 pm, Wed 16th Dec 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (kate)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:08:13 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment5254</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #12]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/0/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs.html#Comment6125</link><description><![CDATA[This is my story. I have celiac and my gut swells up and I'm in pain (as though I've eaten bread) from hairsprays or from most pharmaceutical cosmetics.  When I handle envelopes I always wash my hands afterward. It took a very long time to make the connection.  I always thought I was getting glutened through food somehow.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Andrea at 3:19 pm, Mon 5th Apr 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Andrea)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:19:27 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/0/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs.html#Comment6125</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #13]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment7412</link><description><![CDATA[Many manufacturers of hair and skin products, do not list on their labels ALL the ingredients, so it behooves us the public to call them and esquire. I don't know what ingredient has caused some rashes on my skin but now that I have been diagnosed I'm more likely to esquire.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by sheila watson at 5:48 pm, Thu 21st Oct 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (sheila watson)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:48:46 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment7412</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #14]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment9630</link><description><![CDATA[I have such  trouble when hydrolyzed wheat protein touches my scalp. It starts out as small pimples and becomes small open sores by the end of the day. I had switched my shampoo and conditioner and thought I was all set until I used hairspray (thinking there is no way gluten would be in hairspray)...thought I was going crazy until I read the label.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Hilaire Perry at 4:59 pm, Wed 12th Oct 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Hilaire Perry)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:59:38 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment9630</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #15]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment9817</link><description><![CDATA[I had been using volume shampoo's without realizing they contained hydrolyzed wheat protein.  Every time I used these shampoos my hair fell out in mass amounts. I literally have lost half my hair in the past two years. After being diagnosed with celiac disease, I checked my shampoo and hair product ingredients. Bingo! hydrolyzed wheat protein. Since I no longer use hair products with this ingredient, I no longer lose hair.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Jules at 5:26 am, Sun 6th Nov 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jules)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:26:35 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment9817</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #16]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment11371</link><description><![CDATA[I too have celic and have had reactions to of all things, bath tissue. I am very careful with what I purchase making sure I call or email the company for a list of ingredients.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by debra higgins at 11:12 am, Sat 12th May 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (debra higgins)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 12 May 2012 11:12:58 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment11371</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #17]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment11485</link><description><![CDATA[I wonder everyday about the cross-contamination of wheat. I suspected touching bread was making me sick, but then I realized soap was making me itch.

Thanks for the information.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Roland Maduro at 7:35 am, Sun 20th May 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Roland Maduro)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 May 2012 07:35:38 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment11485</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #18]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment11990</link><description><![CDATA[i have dermatitis herpetiformis too. Does anyone out there know of any hair products that are gluten and wheat free?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by marylou hubbard at 4:43 pm, Sat 7th Jul 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (marylou hubbard)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:43:35 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment11990</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #19 (Reply to Comment #18)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment12044</link><description><![CDATA[@Marylou hubbard.  I don't know if have heard of Arbonne but it is a fabulous company that makes over 400 gluten-free products from shampoo/conditioner, protein powder and skin care products!  We are in the process of getting our almost 4 year old tested for celiac disease and swear by these products! I hope this helps.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by stephpbk at 4:47 pm, Fri 13th Jul 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (stephpbk)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:47:08 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment12044</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #20 (Reply to Comment #18)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment16154</link><description><![CDATA[Alterna is gluten free and available in salons. While it does have fragrance (which can include hidden gluten), which I try to stay away from and I prefer to use something more "natural" I get contact dermitis that may or may not be from gluten so I stick with what works for me. <br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Jodi Hubbell at 2:22 pm, Tue 4th Jun 2013)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jodi Hubbell)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:22:38 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment16154</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #21]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment13056</link><description><![CDATA[This article was originally published in 1996.  The responses came 12-16 years later.  I would encourage all folks new to a celiac disease diagnosis, or anyone trying to be informed, to research this topic beyond this article.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by tpfx at 1:08 pm, Tue 9th Oct 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (tpfx)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:08:28 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/35/1/Can-products-which-contain-gluten-but-only-touch-the-skin-affect-celiacs/Page1.html#Comment13056</guid></item></channel></rss>