A Gluten Free Podcast

Episode 198

My guest on today’s episode is dermatologist and founder of Southern Dermatology, Dr Ryan De Cruz. We’ll talk about skin issues related to coeliac disease and the ingestion of gluten, dermatitis herpetiformis and how we can look after our skin when living with coeliac disease and following a gluten free diet. 

What we’ll cover: 

* Ryan’s role as a dermatologist 

* The importance of dermatology in healthcare 

* Ryan’s personal connection to coeliac disease with family members living with the condition 

* Ryan’s recent holiday overseas and noticing the lack of awareness abroad and the complexities of dining out with coeliac disease 

* The gut/skin axis

* Micronutrients often lacking when living with coeliac disease

* The connection between hair loss, iron and coeliac disease

* Dermatitis Herpetiformis and coeliac disease 

* Symptoms of dermatitis herpetiformis

* Diagnosis and treatments for dermatitis herpetiformis

* Absorbing gluten into the bloodstream from contact with the skin

* Skin conditions linked to coeliac disease

* General tips for looking after our skin health while living with coeliac disease

* Resources and advocating with your GP to test for skin conditions

Links
Southern Dermatology website
Follow Dr De Cruz on Instagram
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