Reduce Dermatitis Herpetiformis Symptoms with Natural Remedies

Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH) is a skin manifestation of celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes damage to the small intestine when gluten is ingested. Celiac disease is triggered by ingesting gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, and causes an immune response in the small intestine that damages the villi, the finger-like projections that help absorb nutrients from food. This damage can lead to the malabsorption of nutrients and a range of health problems.

DH occurs in about 10% of people with celiac disease and is characterized by itchy, blistering skin rashes that usually appear on the elbows, knees, buttocks, and back. The rash is caused by the buildup of immune complexes under the skin, which leads to inflammation and blistering.

People with DH have the same immune response to gluten as those with celiac disease but may not experience the same gastrointestinal symptoms. Therefore, DH may be some people's only symptom of celiac disease.

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