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Hi JoAnn, Yes, still going to see dermatologist on 27th (8 more sleeps!). Hoping the skin biopsy will confirm something that is treatable, whether its DH or not (although im sure it is). I think that rather than wait another 4 weeks or so for an intestinal biopsy, I'll probably go gluten free for 6 months to see if any differences are noticable...

mine looks pretty much like that on my lower legs and forearms. i dont get any of the clear pustules, but do get small bumps all over and blisters on my lower back. seeing dermatologist for 1st time next week. hoping for a diagnosis of anything definitve as its 01:30 and I cant sleep for itching!

Blood lab test results are back and are showing none of the telltale signs of DH/gluten intolerance. part of me is pleased and part of me is fed up. any common experiences? bacon

thanks for the benefit of your experience captaincrab55. I have an appointment with the dermatologist on the 27th August following first referral from Family Doctor / General Practincioner (GP). GP ordered a standard initial blood test, which came back normal. Seeing consultant dermatologist in private hospital (thank you private medical cover...

Thanks for the advice JoAnn. How long in your experience does it take for the gluten free diet to start to have an impact? Ive read that it can take a long time for the damage in the gut to heal before things start getting back to normal (6months to 2 years). (In the meantime Dapsone does some of the hard work). So glad ive found this forum

undiagnosed DH. Symptoms have gone off the scale in the last 6 weeks, blisters on my lower back, buttocks, inside of thighs, inside of ankles, elbows, scalp. im as itchy as HELL I cannot stop scratching. now taking sleeping pills to get some rest. affecting social, sports, sex and professional life and is slowly wrecking my quality of life. Im ripping myself...