One Side Only?

[Jenny (AZ via TX)]

Can DH just be on one side or is it always symmetrical?

[Smiling-Eyes]

Can DH just be on one side or is it always symmetrical?

I have asymptomatic DH, when my body first became intolerant, 2 years ago, I had DH covering a large percentage +50%, of my body, heavily on the right side, also on my genitals. Diagnosed with scabies (skin mites) and covinced to cover myself, entire body with permethrin, a 5% solution of insecticide. Massive bad reaction, oh the joys of oozing inflamation. No need to cover the celiac/stomach impact.

I am now 99% gluten free, like all of us, still learning and will always need to. The last time I got glutened, about 10 days ago, 95% of the blisters I got were on my right hand index and middle fingers on the last joint. The skin thickend and the joint became swollen and less mobile. My left hand, same location got very minor blistering, healed in days. Now, on my right fingers, the joint inflamation is almost gone, the skin is dry and thick but no longer itches. I try to increase my vitamin e and omega fatty acid supplements, flax oil and hemp powder to assist healing, and apply a good qualtiy vitamin e oil topical seems to also help heal faster.

I have read that iodine and candidia overgrowth, yeast infection, can trigger your DH.

Always research and read! You might miss something important for years and then by chance, an article, the right phrase or link will educate you in a way that helps you get that much healthier. Good Luck

[ang1e0251]

I had two different DH rashes, one in the groin area that was on both sides and another on my right forearm and hand. I won't say I never had lesions on the left side but there was very little. I also can get those on my scalp but under my hair I really can't tell a pattern, they just itch. These rashes also looked different from each other.

[Julz]

So far my DH has been symmetrical. Mostly on my thighs, hips, and arms. But sometimes it will be worse on one side than the other. An ice bag definitely helps with the itching! Hope this helps. (I'm very new to this stuff too)

Julz

[Jenny (AZ via TX)]

I used to get this rash before going gluten-free. I've been gluten-free for about 6 months and then I got this rash again, first time since going gluten-free. It's not as bad as it used to be and it is only on one side.

[ang1e0251]

I had a little bit on my scalp this week too. Found my DH was sharing my PB & J, didn't know that & couldn't figure out why I was sick and itchy! He felt really bad. I had a problem this spring and that led to a return of the rash in the groin. THat one I finally traced to the syrups I used in my one coffee. We're kind of like detectives, aren't we?

I lived in Flagstaff for 15 years and really miss it, I envy you in AZ.

[Jenny (AZ via TX)]

If this is DH it must be from cc. I help my in-laws quite a bit and there is gluten everywhere. I wash my hands a lot, but it may have been from kissing them.

AZ is nice right now, but I would trade it in the summer! I haven't been to Flag in a long time, but hear that it has really grown.