Hi doc, I went to the dermatologist and he said it looked like dermatitis herptiformis he had given me a cream (ratio-MOMETASONE) I have an allergy test in 3 weeks if the cream does not help the rash but it is helping the rash. Less itchy and less redness only after a few uses. I was wondering if it s dermatitis herptiformis would I need to have an allergy to gluten to get this?
I also tested for all stds and everything has come back negative so those are out of the question. Is it possible to have dermatitis herptiformis and not be allergic to gluten? What other causes could there be?
Hello how are you?
I can confirm the exact cause only after a thorough medical evaluation. The size of rash, type of rash, color of rash and associated symptoms all are necessary to be known before diagnosing any condition. Contact dermatitis, Psoriasis, heat rash, chicken pox all can cause rashes in these areas of the body. Other possibilities are candidiasis, fungal infections, parasitic infestations like scabies etc. In herpes there is a cluster of vesicles on a red base. In moist areas like the vagina it may cause ulcerations. Consult a dermatologist for a better evaluation. Do keep us posted.
Best of luck and regards!