How helpful is a gluten-free diet for psoriasis?

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How helpful is a gluten-free diet for psoriasis?

As many as 25 percent of psoriasis patients have a proven gluten intolerance or allergy. In this Ask the Experts video, dermatologist Melissa Levin, MD, explains how eliminating gluten can improve digestive and skin symptoms for these patients.

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