<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I received alot of conflicting views. The ones I am reporting on are from dieitians and physicians and they all agreed. a) For Celiacs the gluten must be ingested to cause a+ problem unless you have DH. b) DH. can respond to topical gluten c) Hand lotions and lipsticks that could be ingested could cause a reaction. Agnes in Idaho