Have you tried a gluten-free diet for eczema, psoriasis, rosacea or some other type of chronic skin problem? Whether you noticed an improvement or not, you might wonder if it’s worthwhile to continue avoiding gluten… And if so, for how long? I want to share with you my thoughts based on research as well as my clinical experience as to why I recommend to clients to avoid gluten. AND why I don’t really care about whether it’s an actual food trigger that flares your rashes. Gluten is a much bigger problem for chronic skin issues than it simply being a potential “food sensitivity”. No matter what you decide, I hope that this different perspective on gluten and skin rashes helps you decide for yourself whether to stay gluten-free or not! In this episode: Why I ask my clients to remove gluten (even if it’s not a food trigger + skin issues don’t improve) Research connecting gluten to eczema, psoriasis + rosacea Gluten’s distinct role in increasing leaky gut Do you have to avoid gluten forever if you have skin rashes? Quotes: One study found that women with rosacea had “twice the odds of having type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis or Rheumatoid Arthritis.” Gluten increases leaky gut every time it’s consumed whether you are sensitive to gluten, have celiac or are non-reactive.