Can a gluten intolerance cause a blistering rash on the elbows?
1. Introduction A profound gluten intolerance can directly cause a severely itchy, blistering rash on the extensor surfaces of the elbows, a clinical condition formally diagnosed as dermatitis herpetiformis. This specific dermatological eruption is the specific cutaneous manifestation of celiac disease. It occurs when an autoimmune reaction to ingested dietary gluten creates circulating antibodies that … Read more