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Patty writes

> I never slathered puppy chow on myself, but I always get DH on my feet and
> ankles if I go outside without shoes AND socks.  One tiny touch of any leaf
> out there makes my skin break out.  I also get reactions from fabrics, fruit
> skins, you name it.

Are you sure this is DH?  I've been told by several specialists that DH
is an autoimmune disease which is not caused or aggravated by exposure
to external agents.

Have you been biopsied during these episodes?  Its possible you have
some other kind of rash that would respond to specific medical treatment.

Then again, if I'm wrong, I'd like to know.  Does anyone have citations
to the medical literature?

Chuck Bolz
Beaverton OR