bartlettcharlie
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ARCHIVED DH dermatologist recommendation in Memphis
bartlettcharlie posted a topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
I am a new member here who thinks they may have DH. I get concurrent papulovesicular rashes on both knees and elbows and often have a rash on my behind and sideburns/face. I also have had mild symptoms like GI issues, sinusitis, and esophageal swelling that could be related. When I have my next rash outbreak, I would like to visit a dermatologist and... -
That's good advice and it anticipates a question I had anyway: how are the rashes triggered and is there anything I can do to promote a new one to advance to medical testing. I was also wondering about the mechanism of clearance of the inflammation and infiltrating cells and then healing of the skin tissue. I doubt we have this known by research. It...
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Thanks for the advice, squirmingitch! I appreciate it. I will bring in the scientific review articles on DH that I have found and be firm like you suggested if necessary. Since eating gluten again after a few days off, my sinus congestion has gotten worse, my bowel movements have increased, I had mild diarrhea once, and my clearing rashes have...
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Thank you very much, cyclinglady, for taking the time to read my way-too-long post and for responding with your perspective. I appreciate that very much! Hearing that a diagnosis has increased your support from family, friends, and the medical profession is a compelling reason to "stick it out" and get a diagnosis. My latest feeling is that I need...
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This is my first post. I started suspecting I have dermatitis herpetiformis last Thursday. I appreciate what I have learned on these forums already. Aside from getting mild rashes (that include papules and vesicles) from time to time concurrently on both of my knees and elbows I have had chronic inflammation on my butt, sideburn area, and chin for a while...