Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD A gluten allergy occurs when the immune system has an abnormal reaction to gluten, a ...

Dermatitis herpetiformis is a skin disease closely related to celiac disease. It manifests as a rash characterized by itchy blisters and redness, often located on the elbows, knees, back ...

Despite extensive research into health-related quality of life in celiac disease, there is certainly a need for new trials. In the next 5 years more prospective studies in different countries ...

Celiac disease is a particularly common life-long disorder with a prevalence of approximately 1–2% in Western populations. In recent years the health-related quality of life has become an ...

The best way to be tested for celiac disease is to discuss your symptoms with a doctor. They can perform blood tests, an endoscopy, and a biopsy to look for signs. You might be tempted to test ...

approximately 15-25 percent have an intense itchy and blistery skin rash known as dermatitis herpetiformis (DH). It usually occurs on the elbows, knees and buttocks. Most people with DH have no ...