Rapid regression of psoriasis in a coeliac patient after gluten-free diet. A case report and review of the literature.
BACKGROUND
Several skin disorders are present in patients affected by coeliac disease (CD) - among them, psoriasis has been described. However, at present the relationship between CD and psoriasis remains controversial since there are few and contrasting data on this topic.


METHODS
Here we describe a case of psoriasis in a CD patient not responding to specific therapies for psoriasis.


RESULTS
The regression of skin lesions after gluten-free diet (GFD) was evident in a short time.


CONCLUSIONS
The present case supports the association between CD and psoriasis and the concept that psoriasis in CD patients can be improved by GFD. Future studies are needed to clarify the possible mechanisms involved in this association.
Addolorato
Giovanni
G
Institute of Internal Medicine, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy. g.addolorato@tin.it
Parente
Antonio
A
de Lorenzi
Giosue
G
D'angelo Di Paola
Maria Eugenia
ME
Abenavoli
Ludovico
L
Leggio
Lorenzo
L
Capristo
Esmeralda
E
De Simone
Clara
C
Rotoli
Maurizio
M
Rapaccini
Gian Ludovico
GL
Gasbarrini
Giovanni
G
D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000178:diet therapy*; D005983:Glutens; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*
D005983:Glutens