If it's celiac, then the likely case is you've had it all your life, but it didn't present obviously until later. I was about 33 when I found out. Yes, a rash called dermatitis herpetiformis is a common comorbidity. Google it, most of the images aren't horrendous. See if it looks like yours.
Celiac is an immune system disease, meaning your immune system attacks your body when it detects gluten. This can cause skin rashes as well. Primarily it attacks the villi in your small intestine, which causes digestive upset. Long term it prevents nutrients from being absorbed properly because your lining is Chernobyl. This causes all sorts of other issues.
Do you feel, like, excessively lethargic if you have a few beers?
Acid reflux is common with it.
Just generally not feeling great all the time.
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