Could this be dermatitis herpetiformis? Pending celiac test results.

[HayleyC123]

My son (3.5 y) started developing a rash on both elbows about 6 months ago. Now starting to develop on his knees. See photos.

Awaiting a celiac test but I'm curious if this might be dermatitis herpetiformis, or something different. A reason I think it might not be dermatitis herpetiformis is because they aren't "intensely" itchy. I only see him scratching every once in a while, otherwise they don't bother him. 

I did ask the pediatrician and it wasn't helpful

photos:

1. Rashes on elbows started like the photo of his knee. It is now starting on both knees.

2. At their worst

3. at their worst

4. Seemingly healing? Looking scaly similar to psoriasis?

He hasn't had gluten for about 5 days since we sent in his test. I've seen that if it is dermatitis herpetiformis it can take weeks to months to heal but l'm sure everyone is different.

Appreciate feedback!.

 

**trying to add photos but having trouble finding the icon to do that. 

[trents]

Welcome to the forum, @HayleyC123! 

There is a very short time window for attaching photos. This serves the purpose of thwarting scammers. So, that should probably be the first thing you do instead of entering the text of your message. Open a new post window and try again. You should see a paperclip icon on the lower left corner of the new post window.

dermatitis herpetiformis has a characteristic appearance. There are little blisters or pustules in the center of the rash's bumps.

 

[HayleyC123]

1 hour ago, trents said:

Welcome to the forum, @HayleyC123! 

There is a very short time window for attaching photos.

 

Thanks for the advice!! I’ll try again. 

[Scott Adams]

If you suspect that your son could have DH it might make sense to get him screened for celiac disease, and also consider having a dermatologist do a skin biopsy for DH. 

This article might be helpful if you decide to get him screened for celiac disease:

 

 

[HayleyC123]

41 minutes ago, Scott Adams said:

If you suspect that your son could have dermatitis herpetiformis it might make sense to get him screened for celiac disease, and also consider having a dermatologist do a skin biopsy for dermatitis herpetiformis. 

This article might be helpful if you decide to get him screened for celiac disease:

 

 

Yes, thank you! We are awaiting results of his celiac test now, but checking in on the rash potentially being dermatitis herpetiformis or something else. I tried posting pics and reposting in general like was suggested above, but I don’t have the option to post photos, only links. 
I want to avoid a biopsy because he is 3.5 and already scared of the doctor. Also it takes ages to get into a dermatologist where I live. This was mostly out of curiosity but I guess time will tell with gluten elimination. 

[Scott Adams]

Let us know how it turns out...