Keto Rash

The scientific name of this little known entity is prurigo pigmentosa I first encountered this rash when I was doing my own experimentation with nutritional ketosis.

Keto rash. Once it was observed that many of the cases occurred in people that were in ketosis it gained its associative name keto rash. The rash is often symmetrical and usually appears within a few days or weeks of entering ketosis. Research shows the rash.

Keto rash is a rare form of dermatitis or skin inflammation. Keto rash usually manifests as itchy raised skin lesions that can be red brown or light pink in color depending on the stage the rash is in. Keto rash is an itchy red rash that typically occurs on the torso back neck and underarms.

Itching often accompanies keto rash. In some cases even after you get rid of keto rash. Prurigo pigmentosa is an inflammatory skin condition that was characterized before its association to the ketogenic diet 1.

This term was first described by Japanese dermatologist in 1971. However one of the few side effects of the keto diet its worth knowing about is the low carb diet itch the keto rash. The keto rashaka.

The itching can be fairly intense and can interrupt sleep. It excretes excessive acetone through sweat irritating your skin. Remember most people in ketosis dont get the rash at all.

That might explain why keto rash often appears in those areas where sweat accumulates the most. TALK TO A KETO CONSULTANT. The rash is usually symmetrical which means it appears on both sides of the body.