Can Being Glutened Cause A Rash?

[neil]

I was diagnosed with celiac disease about 2 months ago. I've been on a gluten-free diet for the last 3 weeks. This weekend I've come out in a rash over my hands, arms, neck and scalp. I'm wondering if this may be the result of being glutened. It fits the description of Dermatitis Herpetiformis very well.

I was one of the "lucky" ones that didn't have any symptoms prior to my diagnosis apart from anemia, so I don't know what to expect when I do get glutened.

[Ursa Major]

Yes, getting a rash when glutened is quite common, it sure happens to me.

[darlindeb25]

Most definitely. I get hives when wheat touches my body, like in shampoo or something. Many of us get rashes from being glutened too, it's very normal. Deb

[Guest nini]

YES YES YES YES YES

that was one of my first symptoms as a child, rashes all the time, when I went gluten-free, the rash over my entire face and upper body dissappeared. Anytime wheat touches my daughter's skin she breaks out in hives...

[ravenwoodglass]

I was diagnosed with celiac disease about 2 months ago. I've been on a gluten-free diet for the last 3 weeks. This weekend I've come out in a rash over my hands, arms, neck and scalp. I'm wondering if this may be the result of being glutened. It fits the description of Dermatitis Herpetiformis very well.

I was one of the "lucky" ones that didn't have any symptoms prior to my diagnosis apart from anemia, so I don't know what to expect when I do get glutened.

Yea this is most likely from gluten. Be sure to check out the DH section of the board and also watch out for iodine.

[CarlaB]

I get a rash, too.

[neil]

Thanks guys. Guess I'll just have to put up with it until it's gone. Hopefully it will disappear of its own accord over the next day or two.

I think I have PF Chang's to thank for getting glutened even though I ordered off the gluten-free menu.