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I’m new to this forum. Hello… I have been dealing with extremely itchy skin rash bumps since March 2024. Skin biopsy indicated Dermatitis Herpetiformis, linked to Celiac. I have been gluten-free for 8 years because of sluggishness from gluten , but doubled down on cross-contamination. House is gluten-free. Hoping to get advice on my diet snd skin/hair/oral hygiene to see if I’m missing something. A typical day is as follows: coffee with CGF oat milk, Vans blueberry waffle (CGF), fresh fruit, IQ Almond butter protein bar (CGF), leafy green salad w/veges and turkey or chicken breast or tuna on Udi’s bread, raisins, steamed veges, chicken or fish, jasmine rice(CGF), or baked potato ,avocado, juice or jelly beans to treat insulin reactions (I’m also T1D 35 years) chewing gum. I’m looking for diet advice (with specific brand suggestions)regarding eliminating risk of gluten exposure. I’ve been using Dr. Bronners peppermint soap for decades, but looking for other maybe safer(?) suggestions for skincare, oral hygiene, hair care. looking to connect with anyone with Dermatitis Herpetiformis. I’m pretty miserable with all the itchiness and my skin looks and feels awful. Thank you!
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Hello, I wanted to share my personal experience of what cured my Perioral dermatitis. I hope this will help others find a solution to their Perioral dermatitis problems as well. I know how awful it is and how painful those blistering hives are, so my heart goes out to anyone dealing with it. The steps below are what cleared the devil rash off my face, in addition to cutting gluten completely out of my diet. My PD flared up and got so much worse each time I ate anything with gluten. *Disclaimer*: I am not a medical professional. I'm just a fellow victim of Perioral dermatitis trying to help! I do mention products/brands, but this is not a sponsored post in any way. This is just what has worked for me personally. I tried to make this as detailed as possible, but if anyone has any questions, please feel free to reply to this post or message me. 1). DO NOT PUT ACNE CLEARING PRODUCTS ANYWHERE NEAR IT!!! I had absolutely no clue what Perioral dermatitis even was when it first showed up. I just thought it was acne since it was on my face. I made the massive mistake of putting acne washes that contained alcohols, acne creams, toners, and then finally hydrocortisone all over the bumps. Which caused the rash to viciously spread like wildfire. This is why it is so important to see a dermatologist about your skin problems. 2). Doxycycline. My dermatologist prescribed me doxycycline 100 mg, 1 per day for 6 weeks (Currently still taking it because the 6 weeks aren't up yet.) But after 3 doses, I am not even kidding you, the PD rash/bumps began to disappear. And the inflamed, burning, blistering itch was no more!!! Talk to your dermatologist about the best option for you, but I give doxycycline the most credit for clearing my Perioral dermatitis so fast. The first dose did make me feel nauseous, so I just take it before bed. It also causes increased sun sensitivity, so be mindful of that. 3). Pimecrolimus Cream 1% (Again, must be prescribed. This is not an over the counter medication.) This cream treats dermatitis and eczema. This is NOT a steroid cream. I warn you all... stay FAR, FAR, FAR away from any steroid topical creams!!! Steroids will make the PD incredibly worse. 4). Spectro Jel Cleanser Frangrance Free. I read about this cleanser on a blog for curing Perioral dermatitis. You can buy this cleanser on Amazon. Read the reviews! You will see that almost every person mentions how great it has been for their PD. From my personal experience, this is the only face wash that hasn't felt like I'm rubbing acid onto my skin. It has seriously worked wonders for me! I wash with it twice a day. I don't use any sort of face washing tool, and no toners, scrubs, serums, etc. If you're suffering from PD or have sensitive skin, I highly suggest you do the same. My skin drastically cleared up once I stopped using unnecessary products. I know that doesn't seem glamorous and fun, but neither is the dermatitis... am i right?! --- Here's a link to the cleanser: https://www.amazon.com/Spectro-Cleanser-Fragrance-Free-200ml/dp/B00CUIKYJW/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=spectro&qid=1598559522&sr=8-1 5). Fluoride free toothpaste. My dermatologist told me to throw out my toothpaste if it contained fluoride. She said toothpaste containing fluoride can actually cause or irritate PD. The brand I like and recommend is 'Toms'. It's fluoride free and is made with natural ingredients. 6). Get a gluten free chapstick. I was so surprised to find out how many chapsticks or lip balms actually contain gluten. My lips have always been dry or irritated, regardless of how much water I drink or how much chapstick I use. After discovering my gluten allergy, I realize it's because my lips couldn't handle the ingredients. An amazing, super hydrating option is 'EOS: The Hero Extra Dry Lip Treatment' It is gluten free and hypoallergenic. (but always check labels for ingredients you may be sensitive to) 7). Gluten Free Shampoo and Conditioner. Now obviously, I know (or hope) that no one is ingesting their hair products. However, think about how close they get to your face! Duh it goes all over your scalp, but it also can come in direct contact with your face during a shower. I have been using 'Garnier Fructis Pure Clean' which is free of gluten. I believe it's also free of some other common allergens. Google it and check it out for yourself! 8). All Free Clear Detergent. Oh my gosh... ANYONE with sensitive skin, allergies, eczema, Perioral dermatitis, whatever!!! Please be careful of the detergent you are using to wash your clothes. Detergents have been one of the biggest irritants for my sensitive skin, especially my neck and face. 'All Free Clear' is great and is my go-to. It's the only one that doesn't turn my skin red and make me itch like crazy. 9). Makeup. When my Perioral Dermatitis first happened and was at it's absolute worst, I didn't put any makeup on my face for 2 weeks. Trust me, I know you want to cover it up any way you can. I did too, because I thought I looked like a horrifying monster. But the rash will heal so much faster if you aren't putting foundation or powder on your face. Putting makeup on also means taking it off, and using makeup wipes while I had the rash drove my skin absolutely nuts.
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New Propel Not So Safe - Severe Dh And Digestive Issues
Carri Ninja posted a blog entry in Carri Ninja's Blog
So I heard that propel had some new flavors and have added extra vitamins to help hydrate! Just what every celiac needs - extra hydration - turns out to be not so great for me! I though it could be good. Propel has always been gluten free, and helped with my dehydration issues immensely! I usually get the little flavor packets to carry in my purse just in case. Well I saw the new flavors and I grabbed the new peach one. It tasted a bit funny, so my son drank the rest of it. (I have learned if I don't like the taste don't eat/drink it because it usually means an allergy.) So we were at the store the next day and I grabbed a box of the propel packets. Cherry lime flavored this time. I read the ingredients on the box all seemed to be ok. I mix one packet with 20 oz of water and drink one a day, so it isn't real strong - thankfully. The runny nose and overnight ear/nose/throat infection, severe cramps, feeling like I got hit by a truck, and you know the rest of the usual fun stuff, was my first clue that something was wrong. I got my antibiotic later that afternoon. (continued to drink the propel - still didn't know) Late that evening I was feeling super thirsty and so I made up a bottle. I drank the whole bottle with dinner. BAD! I spiked a fever of 103. My cheeks flushed bright red and the rest of me was ghostly white. My husband asked if I was OK and I said I was having a reaction to something. He got me the usual arsenal of pills along with my antibiotic. The next morning I woke with my body covered in DH. Eczema spots the size of quarters on both elbows. I was really starting to worry. I had eaten different things that only I had prepared, so that amount of contamination was out of the question. I seemed to get a little better, until dinner time. I had prepared dinner and made a bottle of water. About half way through the bottle I realized - oh duh I know right. Anyways I did some reading. All of the ingredients were the same from the previous kind to the new kind EXCEPT for GUM ACADIA / GUM ARABIC !!!!! (same just dif name) I have a severe allergy/intolerance to it come to find out. So I decided to look and see if the not so wonderful peach flavor had it as well. Nope, but even better it has MALTODEXTRIN!! So I suggest to any of you who are propel fans - try with extreme caution. I thought I was being careful, but you just never know! I am still covered in DH and have been for almost a week now. My skin is peeling like I have had a sun burn. I have been showering in baby oil to help. If anyone has any suggestions for home remedies I would love to hear it!! My husband and I are tired of feeling my sandpaper skin. My husband is very supportive, but it hurts him when I pull away. I cannot stand to be touched right now, it is hard to explain that to my 7 yr old. I hug him and hold him anyways, but it is making the peeling worse. Thanks for reading. Suggestions greatly appreciated!!
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