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Can Vitamins Cause Rashes?

Published in Vitamins & Skin Health 1 min read

Yes, vitamins can cause rashes.

Vitamins, while generally beneficial, can sometimes trigger various types of skin reactions in certain individuals. These reactions can range from mild irritations to more severe conditions. According to research, besides allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), vitamins can cause other skin issues, including:

  • Contact urticaria
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Photoallergic reactions
  • Erythema multiforme‐like eruptions
  • Airborne contact dermatitis
  • Atopic dermatitis‐like lesions.

This information highlights that while rare, adverse skin reactions to vitamins are possible through different mechanisms beyond just typical allergic contact dermatitis.

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