Started up IF again. Last time I also combined it with very strict keto and ended up with an insanely horrible and itchy rash all over my body including my face. Never had that happen before. Like many others, I added carbs back and it fixed the issue. This time I am not doing keto. I’m just doing a daily 16:8.
Anyways, I’m getting a rash again already. Based on research and personal experience, the rash seems to be caused by a skin reaction to acetone from being in ketosis. And/or some kind of candida die off related issue.
My question is for people who persisted with IF or keto with the rash and found that it eventually went away after your body became more acclimated. How long did it take?
I’ve tried ALL the things!
I got the keto rash. It’s prurigo pigmentosa. Assuming it’s the same rash I had this is typically the keto rash. I had it for months and it only went away when I took antibiotics. Saw many doctors who didn’t agree with my “self diagnosis” until a doctor finally was like “ok, here are the antibiotics you asked for” and sure enough it went away. I believe I took doxycycline.
The rashes are the worst. If you haven’t tried it I found that blackseed oil and garlic tea helps (from reddit advice). I’ve got some scarring from several years ago when I had it real bad so be careful.. Also airy clothing and not scratching ofc. Hope it goes away soon for you
My guess from reading is that it’s toxins being released and the body can’t deal with too much at once so getting into it more gradually might be a good thing