Is your Keto Diet causing a Keto Rash?

Are you on the Keto Diet and have had a rash appear? You may have a “Keto Rash” or Prurigo Pigmentosa. A Keto rash is an itchy rash that has been suggested to be correlated to the popular keto diet. The keto diet is a low carb, high fat diet that puts the body in ketosis much like uncontrolled diabetes. It presents as itchy red bumps on the trunk. The cause is unknown but there have been documented cases in patients on the keto diet. There is treatment but mostly correcting the underlying nutritional deficiencies from the diet are key. If your rash does not go away we recommend scheduling an appointment with one of our Board Certified Experienced Healthcare Providers.

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About the Author

Christina Inman, FNP-BC, DCNP is the first dermatology certified nurse practitioner in Michigan. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with her B.S.N. from Colorado State University-Pueblo. She received her M.S.N. from Michigan State University. She has several years of dermatology experience. She specializes in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology and sees patients for general skin conditions of all skin types. She is trained in Blu Light, UVB, lasers, and skin cancer treatment and prevention. She is surgically trained and skilled in dermatologic surgery and procedures. She treats cosmetic patients with Botox, Juvederm, and other fillers. She also treats patients with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for hair restoration, anti-aging and sexual wellness, including the O and the Priapus shots.