Is it Common for People with Celiac Disease to Have a Rash?

I had some bad acne on my chest and upper back and shoulders that really cleared up a lot since I’ve gone gluten free three months ago (after I was diagnosed). 

I have celiac disease and with that being an autoimmune disease am subject to all autoimmune conditions. I have a skin condition, autoimmune of course, called Granuloma Annulare. It's skin rash that started on my hands and arms and spread to my back and sides. It's not bothersome except for being unsightly. The Dermatologist prescribed Plaquenil(Hydrochloroquine) for it, which seems to be helping slowly. I have to have field of vision and blood tests every 6 mos. being on that drug.

 Bob,

Thought you might be interested in a much less risky treatment for your Granuloma Annulare.

Niacinamide has been shown to improve the condition.  Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 (Niacin).  

Here's a study from the National Institute of Health....

"Response of generalized granuloma annulare to high-dose niacinamide"

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Be aware that Hydroxychloroquine can cause a  Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency....

"Discovering Thiamine Transporters as Targets of Chloroquine Using a Novel Functional Genomics Strategy"

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Celiacs often suffer from vitamin and mineral deficiencies due to poor absorption.  It's been my experience that doctors have been trained to prescribe pharmaceuticals and are less than knowledgeable about vitamins than what would be beneficial to patients.  

Niacinamide and Thiamine are water soluble vitamins.  There's no toxicity to thiamine and high doses of Niacinamide have been taken for years without problems.  The group of eight B vitamins all work together.  A B-Complex vitamin in addition to extra Niacinamide and Thiamine might be an alternative to Hydroxychloroquine.

It's worth a discussion with your your doctor.

I'm not a doctor.  I'm a microbiologist that suffered severe vitamin and mineral deficiencies from undiagnosed Celiac Disease, all of which went unrecognized by doctors.  

Hope this helps.

On 10/14/2020 at 1:09 AM, knitty kitty said:

 Bob,

Thought you might be interested in a much less risky treatment for your Granuloma Annulare.

Niacinamide has been shown to improve the condition.  Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 (Niacin).  

Here's a study from the National Institute of Health....

"Response of generalized granuloma annulare to high-dose niacinamide"

Open Original Shared Link

Be aware that Hydroxychloroquine can cause a  Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency....

"Discovering Thiamine Transporters as Targets of Chloroquine Using a Novel Functional Genomics Strategy"

Open Original Shared Link

Celiacs often suffer from vitamin and mineral deficiencies due to poor absorption.  It's been my experience that doctors have been trained to prescribe pharmaceuticals and are less than knowledgeable about vitamins than what would be beneficial to patients.  

Niacinamide and Thiamine are water soluble vitamins.  There's no toxicity to thiamine and high doses of Niacinamide have been taken for years without problems.  The group of eight B vitamins all work together.  A B-Complex vitamin in addition to extra Niacinamide and Thiamine might be an alternative to Hydroxychloroquine.

It's worth a discussion with your your doctor.

I'm not a doctor.  I'm a microbiologist that suffered severe vitamin and mineral deficiencies from undiagnosed Celiac Disease, all of which went unrecognized by doctors.  

Hope this helps.

I've tried Niacin in a B complex pill.  I had negative side effects from niacin for some strange reason. So threw out the B complex and I watch for energy drinks packed with vitamins like niacin. uugg

Anonyous Cda, 

Niacin can cause flushing.  It's a common reaction when people start taking niacin.  Niacin flush is harmless, it's acting as a vasodilator, opening up all those little capillaries in the skin.  The flushing usually lessens within an hour.  Flushing frequently occurs worse in people who are low in niacin.  As your body starts replenishing its stores of Niacin, the flushing will go away.  The longer you take Niacin, the less the flushing will be and for a shorter period of time.  

It's great that you were taking a B -Complex.  The eight B vitamins all work together.  I hope you'll give it another go.  Make sure you take a gluten free B-Complex.  

Question. I have been diagnosed with Dermatitis herpetiformis for over 25 yrs. What about my taking the Covid vaccine . I am 85 yrs old . High Blood Pressure & Diabetic controlled on diet an pill. 

3 minutes ago, Guest Tiny Red said:

Question. I have been diagnosed with Dermatitis herpetiformis for over 25 yrs. What about my taking the Covid vaccine . I am 85 yrs old . High Blood Pressure & Diabetic controlled on diet an pill. 

Well then, do you have an official celiac disease diagnosis?

10 minutes ago, Guest Tiny Red said:

Question. I have been diagnosed with Dermatitis herpetiformis for over 25 yrs. What about my taking the Covid vaccine . I am 85 yrs old . High Blood Pressure & Diabetic controlled on diet an pill. 

Talk to your doctor Tiny Red! Good luck.