Newly Obtained Rash In Odd Place

[ashley77]

hello there,

this is an awkward topic but i need an answer, so hopefully someone can help.

Within the last two months i have gotten bumps, like the ones explained to occur with DH on my genitals, i am not sexually active so it can not be herpes. is it common for the bumps/rash to occur in only the genital area?

In addition i have celiacs disease and have been gluten-free for about seven months now. could the small contaminations i have been intaking of wheat and oats be causing this outbreak that does not seem to get better?

Also, if i do have DH where should i go for treatment? Due to the place of the outburst would i be in the right place to visit a dermatologist? or is that the incorrect doctor to see?

Thanks i hope you can help :].

[almostnrn]

I have outbreaks right on my pubic bone. The only treatment I've used is a gluten free diet but prior to my diagnosis of DH the dermatologist did check it out. Watch your shampoo and soap...although you aren't ingesting it I have found that it irritates my skin and makes my DH a little crazy. I know it is like the worst possible area to have a weird rash for lots of reasons.

[VegasCeliacBuckeye]

Yes, go see a dermatologist. He will be able to diagnose the problem (I'm sure its nothing).

If you have DH, you should see a Dermatologist anyway.

BB

[wowzer]

I have had rashes in that area also. Not fun to say the least. My bloodwork for celiac was negative. I was seeing a gynecologist for another female problem. I have had 2 different biopsies there. One came back eczema and the other came back spongiotic dermatitis (they arent' sure what it is). In searching about the spongiotic dermatitis, I found the natural cure was a gluten free diet. I had started on it about 3 days before the biopsy. I'm happy to say the itching has finally stopped. I went through months of thinking it was a yeast infection. Was tested for all sorts of things. I was given a prescription for a pure prednisone cream. It was an instant itch stopper. I wish you luck. Wendy