Cutaneous Manifestations of Celiac Disease

Abstract

Celiac disease is a systemic immune-mediated enteropathy that is primarily characterized by its gastrointestinal symptoms with significant extraintestinal manifestations. A multidisciplinary approach is often required to appropriately recognize and manage the disease. Dermatology providers play an important role in the early recognition and diagnosis of this disease especially in those individuals who initially present with prominent cutaneous manifestations. This review article focuses on the cutaneous manifestations of celiac disease with the aim to increase awareness of this disease among dermatology providers to facilitate an early diagnosis and referral to appropriate specialty providers.