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A 29-year-old male asked:

Rash on stomach and legs, possibly diet-related: this week reduced carbs from 25% to 18% of daily calories. hydrocortisone and an antihistamine helping a bit. in 3rd week of mass-gain 3500+ cal diet.

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Dr. Victor Bonuelanswered

Internal Medicine 40 years experience

It's possible but to: Confirm food allergy warrants blood testing. Your dr may consider other causes of rash- intestinal infection/ inflammation, autoimmune conditions etc.. Best wishes !

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