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Can celiac disease be the cause of dry skin, brittle nails and limp hair?

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Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: If not treated, celiac disease can cause malabsorption, iron and other micro/macro nutrient deficiencies. Dry skin / brittle nails and limp hairs are all clinical symptoms of malnutrition.

Answered 11/19/2013

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