Abstract
Several skin manifestations were described in patients affected by intestinal disorders. The development of skin diseases in these patients could be related to the impairment of intestinal absorption and motility, other than to immunological and hormonal changes. The growing evidence of the association between skin disorders and intestinal diseases suggests that the skin could be considered the 'mirror of the gut'.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 167-174 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Digestive Diseases |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2008 |
Keywords
- Celiac disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Malabsorption
- Skin
- Small intestine
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology