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The Healthy Celiac Podcast · Jun 23, 2025 · 12 min

9 Surprising Skin Issues That May Be Caused by Celiac Disease Ep. 213

Could your skin be reacting to something deeper? If you’ve been dealing with stubborn skin issues and nothing seems to work long-term, it might be time to look beyond the surface. In this episode, I’m diving into 9 skin conditions that are commonly linked to celiac disease—and how going gluten free can sometimes be the missing piece of the puzzle. From the intense itching of dermatitis herpetiformis to skin conditions like rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis, we’ll chat about how these issues can be signs that your body is reacting to more than just a cream can fix. I even share a personal story about my brother, whose psoriasis only cleared up once he removed gluten from his diet after a celiac diagnosis. We’ll also cover some lesser-known links like alopecia, dry skin, mouth ulcers, and even acne because the skin-gut connection is real. If you’re newly diagnosed or just wondering whether gluten could be affecting your skin, this episode will give you some clarity, a few “ah-ha” moments, and hopefully a bit of relief too. 🔗 Join the Collective waitlist now: belindawhelan.com/collective Find out how Ultimate Celiac System can support your Celiac journey here https://belindawhelantraining.com/ultimate-celiac-system Complete an elimination diet here https://belindawhelan.teachable.com/p/eliminate Wish you could get gluten free meals on the table fast that the whole family will love? Check out Meal Plans Made Easy https://belindawhelantraining.com/gluten-free-meal-plans-made-easy Join my free community and grab your copy of 11 Mistakes People Make Living Gluten Free here https://www.belindawhelan.myflodesk.com/11mistakes Check out my Daily Health Tracker here https://www.belindawhelan.com/dailyhealthtracker And I would love to connect with you on Instagram thehealthyceliac If you have a spare moment, please pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave me a review. Thank you! Music Credit bensound.com Send a one-way text message. Ask a Question or message me your feedback. Be sure to leave your name too if you'd like a shoutout on the Podcast.

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Could your skin be reacting to something deeper?

If you’ve been dealing with stubborn skin issues and nothing seems to work long-term, it might be time to look beyond the surface. In this episode, I’m diving into 9 skin conditions that are commonly linked to celiac disease—and how going gluten free can sometimes be the missing piece of the puzzle.

From the intense itching of dermatitis herpetiformis to skin conditions like rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis, we’ll chat about how these issues can be signs that your body is reacting to more than just a cream can fix. I even share a personal story about my brother, whose psoriasis only cleared up once he removed gluten from his diet after a celiac diagnosis.

We’ll also cover some lesser-known links like alopecia, dry skin, mouth ulcers, and even acne because the skin-gut connection is real. If you’re newly diagnosed or just wondering whether gluten could be affecting your skin, this episode will give you some clarity, a few “ah-ha” moments, and hopefully a bit of relief too.


🔗 Join the Collective waitlist now: belindawhelan.com/collective

Find out how Ultimate Celiac System can support your Celiac journey here  https://belindawhelantraining.com/ultimate-celiac-system

Complete an elimination diet here
https://belindawhelan.teachable.com/p/eliminate

Wish you could get gluten free meals on the table fast that the whole family will love? Check out Meal Plans Made Easy
https://belindawhelantraining.com/gluten-free-meal-plans-made-easy

Join my free community and grab your copy of 11 Mistakes People Make Living Gluten Free here https://www.belindawhelan.myflodesk.com/11mistakes

Check out my Daily Health Tracker here
 https://www.belindawhelan.com/dailyhealthtracker


And I would love to connect with you on Instagram thehealthyceliac
 
If you have a spare moment, please pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave me a review. Thank you!
 
 
Music Credit bensound.com 



Send a one-way text message. Ask a Question or message me your feedback. Be sure to leave your name too if you'd like a shoutout on the Podcast.

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