<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hello the List: In this discussion I wonder if one vital factor has been overlooked? As with anything you have varying degrees from slight exposure to hypersensitive, and a wide range between the two extremes. My dermatologist has diagnosed me as hypersensitive as the least exposure, direct or indirect will bring on the DH. In my case I found that Kellogg's RICE KRISPIES were the offending factor, and upon investigation found that they have a binding substance in them that comes from barley, which is the barley equivalent of gluten in wheat. (Wheat, barley, oats and rye are all NO NO's) I hear that others can be affected by whatever it is that holds toothpaste together a " doesn't affect me, but does affect others. In other words, HYPERSENSITIVITY comes into it as a governing factor. As for accusing some British charity (Coeliac Society U K) of bending to some supposed contributor to their funds, I think that is not only nonsense but could be taken as libellous. Let's try and keep the temperature DOWN, NOT flame it UP! John B