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How is it that my skin itches when i eat hot pepper or salty food?

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Skin sensitivities: Some people have skin sensitivities to different irritants others have allergies. See your doctor for a diagnostic work up. Some people undergo allergy testing.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 9/18/2013

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