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Hi,
I want to point out that with DH (dermatitis herpetiformis), it is very
very important to follow a 100% GF diet and avoid all cross-contamination.

It is true that once one has DH, one has to avoid iodine too until the
symptoms are cleared.  It can take up to 2 years to clear completely.

Once there's no symptoms anymore, you dont have to avoid iodine anymore
(if you are following a 100% gf diet).

The ideal would be if you can manage DH symptoms with the diet only and
avoid Dapsone, as it has bad side effects.

Important:  if you still have DH after you have been on the GF diet for a
few years, it means you have gluten sneaking in you diet.

Regards,
Mireille, co-host of:  http://forums.delphiforums.com/celiac/start

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