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Because of this, many companies have switched to using certified gluten-free oats for skin products, and I think this is a good thing since oatmeal can be helpful in a variety of products, especially as you say, for dry and itch skin.ĭr. While there are patients with true allergy to oat and they must totally avoid oatmeal-containing products, it turns out that pure oats do not contain gluten at all, but during harvesting and transportation, sometimes gluten can be introduced. Lio: I think the answer is yes for most patients. Can a moisturizer containing oatmeal be used in someone who believes they are sensitive to gluten?ĭr.
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Bowe: Oatmeal has been shown to be very beneficial for dry, itchy, eczema prone skin.
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To be honest, though, the vast majority of skin care products that I am aware of have never had gluten in the first place, so it’s a little disingenuous, sort of like advertising “gluten free apples.”ĭr. Perhaps even for those with celiac disease, my sense is that as a large protein there is probably little or no absorption of gluten through the skin, so I’m not sure making a “gluten-free” claim has much real meaning outside of “sounding” healthier. Lio: In skincare, I think it is even more confusing. Bowe: How important do you think it is to avoid gluten in skincare for most people/how do you know if you should avoid it?ĭr.
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I do think that diets that avoid gluten (and grains in general) tend to be healthier since they usually focus more on greens and vegetables–it is hard to argue with that! However, as a fan of baking breads and a lover of pizza, I’d like to think that gluten-containing foods can be healthy and well-tolerated for many, especially when prepared in a wholesome way and eaten in moderation.ĭr. My feeling is that some people really do have a sensitivity to gluten that doesn’t necessarily show up on testing, and for others it may be that simple carbohydrates and refined sugars in foods are causing their issues, but that they are so closely associated with gluten in a modern diet that people really do improve by throwing out the baby with the bathwater, so to speak. Clearly for people that have celiac disease it is essential to totally avoid it outside of this select group, things get a little more confusing. Lio: Gluten has been soundly vilified in the past few years, but I’m not sure it’s totally deserving of all of the hate. What is your take on whether people should avoid gluten in foods/how do you know if you should avoid it?ĭr. We often see “gluten free” on food labels as well as skincare labels. Bowe: Many people are trying to avoid gluten in their diets as well as their skincare. If you are wondering if you should avoid gluten in your diet and/or skincare, pondering which petroleum alternatives are best for dry skin, or how ingredients like honey and oatmeal affect skin health and our skin microbiome, this is a must read!ĭr. I’m so excited to share this incredibly relevant and high yield conversation with Dr. His special interests include pediatric dermatology, eczema, acne, dermatomyositis, and other inflammatory diseases of the skin, and he works to integrate alternative and complementary medicines in dermatology.An Integrative and Holistic Dermatology Discussion: Dr. Lio is committed to providing the highest level of care to patients of all ages. He has received a Leader of Distinction Award, a Presidential Citation from the American Academy of Dermatology, and numerous teaching awards.ĭr. He remains active in clinical research, serves as a section editor for the Archives of Diseases in Childhood, and has published two textbooks and over 75 papers in the peer-reviewed literature. Lio is the founding director of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center, and has spoken nationally and internationally about eczema and atopic dermatitis, as well as alternative medicine. Lio served as a full-time faculty at Harvard (Beth Israel & Children’s Hospital Boston) from 2005-2008 before returning to his native Chicago to join Northwestern and Lurie Children's Hospital. While at Harvard, he received formal training in acupuncture.ĭr. Lio received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, completed his internship in Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital, and his Dermatology training at Harvard where he served as Chief Resident in Dermatology. Lio, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (board-certified in Dermatology).