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> Whoah! Something I ate is causing me to have a major rash. What are the
> best topical OTC items to use for DH?
> I'd also be interested to know of others who have used dapsone &
> possible side effects.
 
Fran,  I took Dapsone for 25 years, and still take a low dosage after a
year on a GF diet.  The worrysome effects are depression of white-cell
count, and a doctor prescribing Dapsone will ask for periodic blood tests.
I never had any other side effects.
 
I tried various cortisone creams over the years, but found Triamcinolone
worked best for me.  I rarely use it anymore.
 
I found that other substances give DH-like itching.  Some wines with
excessive tannins drive me crazy for a day or so.
 
Chuck