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Laurie Nugent

By Laurie Nugent
in Dermatitis Herpetiformis

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Laurie Nugent
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I have had the celiac disease since I got the vaccine and then covid. I have been 99% gluten free for a month.  How long does the rash on my stomach last.  It seems like it's getting better but not completely.  My stomach pains are gone!  

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Laurie Nugent

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Welcome to the forum, Laurie!

It may not disappear until you achieve 100% gluten free. Your goal should be total abstinence from gluten rather than just lower gluten eating.

Can you confirm that the rash is actually DH (dermatitis herpetiformis)? The only known cause for DH is celiac disease. If it is not DH it is being caused by something other than celiac disease. DH has a characteristic appearance with little blisters in the bumps.

Have you officially been diagnosed with celiac disease?

Scott Adams Grand Master
Scott Adams
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The DH rash can take weeks to go away, and come back with even trace amounts of gluten. Also, iodine can trigger the rash in many with DH, so you may need to cut out seafood, seaweed, and dairy for a while to see if that helps.

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