Since the diet is effective for weight loss, people often follow it to lose or maintain weight.
Researchers believe this connection may have to do with thegut microbiome(the microorganisms in your digestive tract).
Thus, an imbalance in the gut microbiome may impact a person’s immune response, leading to PP.
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Namely, reintroducingcarbohydratesis key to modifying your diet when you have PP.
Focusing on fiber-rich, complex carbohydrates, primarily plant-based foods, can help rebalance your gut microbiome.
For 3.5% of participants, diet alone resolved the condition.
Summary
Prurigo pigmentosa is an inflammatory condition that results in a blister-like rash.
The ketogenic diet sometimes precedes the condition, so some call it “keto rash.”
Some research has investigated the role of reversing ketosis in healing PP.
Doing so involves reintroducing carbs and eating an anti-inflammatory diet.
However, some studies have found diet alone to be only marginally helpful.
On the other hand, it is more effective when combined with other therapies, like antibiotics.
According to one study, PP tended to resolve within two weeks to a month with treatment.
Things that cause PP are the same things that can exacerbate it or cause it to recur.
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