Man's Switch to Keto Diet Triggers Bizarre, Rare Rash
Gizmodo • • health
Key Points:
- A 20-year-old man developed a rare skin condition called prurigo pigmentosa, or "keto rash," after starting a ketogenic diet, which caused itchy rashes on his neck and chest.
- Keto rash is linked to ketosis, a metabolic state induced by low carbohydrate intake, though the exact cause of the rash remains unclear.
- The condition progresses from small itchy bumps to a net-like rash that can crust over and leave darkened spots, but it is rare, with only about 300 cases documented worldwide.
- Keto rash is most commonly reported in East Asian women but can affect others, and it may be increasing in incidence due to the growing popularity of keto diets.
- Treatment involves stopping the keto diet to
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