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A 22-year-old male asked:
Paleness, excma, acne, chapped lips, bags under eyes all go away after living on a diet of just soy milk and water for 3+ days. allergy related?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Most likely: But you cannot survive for long on this diet and thus should consider adding back other foods individually at weekly intervals to find out the actual culprit . I suspect that milk is the most likely culprit and thus should be added at the tailend of the diet. Consult an allergist if you need any help
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered
Dermatology 59 years experience
Not allergy: None of it. "Paleness" is not related to food or allergy of any kind. Acne is not allergy nor is it caused by food, and it never clears in 3 days. Chapped lips are due to cold wind, mouth breathing, and saliva. Bags under eyes are usually a result of sleep deprivation. My diagnosis is that your powers of observation and reasoning are weak and in need of professional guidance. If you need help see
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Last updated Nov 27, 2017
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