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>From:    Jim Barron <[log in to unmask]>
>> DH "is related to IgA deposits under the skin. These occur as a
>>result of ingesting gluten."    Does anyone know if it's possible to get
>>tested for these IgA deposits (by biospy or whatever)?
 
According to a post from Karoly Horvath, MD, on July 9, 1996, skin diagnosis
can be made by a) skin biopsy - immunofluorescent staining, and by b) blood
test - positive antiendomysium antibody test. He stated that he thought most
dermatologists considered the biopsy as the "gold standard" for the diagnosis.
Hal Grotevant     St. Paul, Minnesota    [log in to unmask]