Skin reactions

Gluten sensitivity and celiac disease can have an impact on more than just your digestive system; they can also cause a number of other skin issues. One symptom most common is dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin disorder that causes blisters. It affects 15 to 25% of people with the condition.

However, patients with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity may experience other skin issues as well. These consist of:

• Psoriasis: Scaling and skin reddening are features of this inflammatory condition.
• Alopecia areata: The symptoms of this autoimmune condition include non-scarring hair loss
• Chronic urticaria: This is a skin condition characterized by recurrent itchy pink or red lesions with pale centers.