Like all lifestyle and diet changes, keto has some known side-effects. Nothing serious, of course, but keto rash can be one of them. Understanding the rash. The keto rash is a inflammatory skin disease that may occur while an individual is on their keto diet or in ketosis. The rash is a type of dermatitis that is most common in young women and teens, and even more common in young Asian women. Its formal name is prurigo pigmentosa, though there is some debate whether the keto rash and prurigo pigmentosa are exactly the same skin condition. The keto rash appears as a red rash, usually in spots, that takes on a web-like appearance. The rash can be found on the upper back, the chest, or the abdomen.
Some mistakingly eat only fat and protein to the exclusion of all fruits and vegetables on a ketogenic diet, and this can lead to many vitamin and mineral deficiencies that impact every system of the body. There are several ways you can prevent keto rash. Why do we get it? Many keto rash treatments focus on the idea that ketones contained in sweat can dry out your skin and encourage bacteria growth. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other health-care professional. Konscious is a homecoming: a homecoming to you, to the way your body is built to exist. PracticeUpdate is free to end users but we rely on advertising to fund our site.
Written by Raphael Sirtoli, MSc. When starting out keto, there are a lot of unpleasant side effects symptoms that you may experience as your body adjusts to a new style of eating. One of these is something called the keto rash. The keto rash, also known as prurigo pigmentosa PP, is a rare inflammatory skin condition[ 1 ] characterized by a symmetrically appearing red, itchy rash that develops around the trunk of the body and the neck. It is a type of recurrent dermatitis that can essentially develop in any individual, not just those following a ketogenic diet. If you develop the keto rash, you need not worry. However, diagnostic criteria have been more clearly established. Of the little research done on the keto rash, some researchers hypothesize an association between prurigo pigmentosa and conditions that commonly produce ketosis[ 2 ], including restrictive dieting, fasting, and highly elevated blood sugars.