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Newly Diagnosed Celiac and DH

MaddieLoges

By MaddieLoges
in Dermatitis Herpetiformis

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MaddieLoges
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Hello all! Recently diagnosed and glad to be apart of a supportive community. I need your help. The reason I found out I have Celiac is because of a huge DH flare up that Ive had for 4 months because I didnt know I could not take gluten. I have stopped gluten for one week now since the diagnosis and its been easy for me. I am still scratching and itching like crazy. Can anyone tell me how long this will last or anything I can do to help my symptoms subside? I am absolutely miserable!!!!

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Scott Adams Grand Master
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If you have DH you will likely also want to avoid iodine, which is common in seafoods and dairy products, as it can exacerbate symptoms in some people. This article may also be helpful:

 

Russ H Community Regular
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That is very interesting. It look like anti-tTG3 antibodies originating in the gut bind to tTG3 in the skin, forming complexes. Iodine leads to structure alterations promoting aberrant behaviour of tTG3 and promotion of disease activity.

 

https://pdf.sciencedirectassets.com/271007/1-s2.0-S0022202X18X00098/1-s2.0-S0022202X18317263/main.pdf

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patty-maguire
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It may take a little time for the rash to go away but it's hard to really say how long.  Until then all you can do is try not to scratch and treat the symptoms.  A corticosteroid cream can help.  See your doctor for a prescription.  Also something to help with itching like Lanacane.  If it's really driving you nuts, ice can help to cool the burning itch.

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Chiggerex cream is helpful.

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