Question: Every time I go into ketosis I get an inflammed rash on my face. I've noticed that it also comes out in the exact same places; around my mouth, across my forehead and about 2 or so inhces below my eyes. It is hot, itchy and can be painful. It also leaves a scaring which takes about 3 weeks to clear up. I know it is not due to any kind of food allergy because i have done a water fast before and the exact same thing happens. So I definetly think its due to ketosis. Besides not going into ketosis, what do you think could stop the rash even though i go into ketosis? I was thinking to try steriod creams? Also, what about going ito ketosis effects the immune system? Just to add, the rash itself appears 3 or so days after entering into ketosis and gets worse the more weight is lost. I thought prehaps it was due to candida or a bacterial infection, but i've tried creams to control this and it done nothing.
I am overweight and the keto diet has worked best for me, so i am very eagar to control this mysterious side effect.
Thank you

Hi there, thank you for your answer. I've tried anti histamines like benadryl and claritin and also hydrocortisone cream; and the rash still comes out as servely as it would without them, though it might relieve some itching. This was why i was considering steroid creams. Please tell me, is fexofenadine or cetrizine stronger than the ones I took? because fexofenadine seems to require a prescription.

Also, is there anything besides these medications that are more effective on the immune system that I could take? Any suggestions are very much appreciated.

Thank you