Dermatitis Herpetiformis « Celiac Disease
Dec 14 2008

Does Gluten Trigger Eczema?

No matter how much we talk about eczema, it seems that there is a lot of interest within the Celiac community regarding it, so I try to cover stuff about eczema as I come across it.   What we do know is that one of the most common symptoms that is relieved once adhering to a [...]

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Oct 23 2008

What is Dermatitis Herpetiformis?

Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH), also commonly refered to as Celiac Skin, is a rare skin disease which is commonly found in people with Celiac Disease.   Some quick research on the subject unveiled a few interesting things. 
Here is what I’ve learned so far about DH:
What are the Causes of Dermatitis Herpetiformis?
The rash is caused when gluten in the diet combines [...]

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Aug 30 2008

Dermetitis Herpetiformis Video

Here is a very long video about Celiac Disease and Dermetitis Herpetiformis.  If you have over an hour to spare, you may want to check it out!

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Aug 29 2008

Gluten Sensitivity & Bladder Disease

From my personal experiences as well as in speaking with others at various functions, it is obvious to me that eating gluten can cause all sorts of problems in people with a gluten sensitivity.   
The story always starts out the same, with the person experiencing all sorts of problems.   Remove gluten for a few months and [...]

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Aug 28 2008

Myths About Gluten in Skin Care Products

As a follow up post to previous post discussing whether or not gluten can be absorbed through the skin, it looks like Weight Loss Combo has written a post discussing myths about gluten in skin care products.
Even though we know that gluten can’t be absorbed through skin, there are a few things you need to [...]

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Jun 26 2008

How Do Doctors Diagnose Celiac Disease?

Have you ever wondered how doctors correctly diagnose Celiac disease?   Here is some information that we’ve collected to give you an idea of the entire process for a successful Celiac Diagnosis.
How do Doctors Diagnose Celiac Disease?
A person seeking preliminary diagnosis of celiac disease must be consuming gluten.  If the individual is not consuming gluten up [...]

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