Carol from NYC

I had a similar experience I had a lichen planus diagnosis, too but tested negatively for DH. (Not convinced the dr. did the biopsy correctly, however.) A few years earlier, I had a related condition that resulted in a few patches of permanent hair loss. Yet, I was covered with DH so I eliminated gluten and the DH sores went away. The dr. couldn't explain...

Here's my understanding of the hypothyroid/iodine/DH Catch 22. Thyroid hormone -- and thyroid hormone replacement, no matter what kind you take-- contains iodine atoms. There's not extra iodine added, its basic structure contains iodine. For example, the dose of Armour I was taking -- 240mg -- provided three-fifths of my daily iodine requirement. BTW, I...

I, too, got negative results in my tests for celiac/DH -- blood test and skin rash biopsy. My rash was ultimately diagnosed as "lichen planus" yet, I will tell you, if I go near wheat or gluten, the rash reappears and presents exactly like DH. My dermatologist told me to avoid gluten if I find it aggravates the rash. She said, "You know your body best...

Are you sure the Vitamin E lotion doesn't have gluten? Sometimes Vitamin E is wheat germ oil.

I've been strictly avoiding iodine for the last two weeks and my DH has waned -- but only a little. The problem is -- I do have Hashimoto's disease and need to take thyroid hormone every morning. Apparently, all thyroid medications have substantial amounts of iodine. I've read that Armour Thyroid, the natural dessicated hormone, contains 1/5 the daily required...