Skin Conditions
Dermatitis due to ingested food
Moderate
ICD-10: L27 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: खाने से एलर्जी · தமிழ்: உணவு ஒவ்வாமை · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಆಹಾರ ಅಲರ್ಜಿ · తెలుగు: ఆహార అలర్జీ · বাংলা: খাবারে অ্যালার্জি · मराठी: अन्न ऍलर्जी · ગુજરાતી: ખોરાક એલર્જી
About this condition
Dermatitis due to ingested food is an allergic skin reaction that occurs after eating certain foods. Common trigger foods include milk, eggs, peanuts, seafood, and certain spices. The skin develops rashes, itching, redness, or hives hours to days after consuming the offending food. Identifying and avoiding trigger foods is essential for management.
Common symptoms
skin rash
itching
hives
redness
swelling
eczema-like patches
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours if severe; avoid trigger foods immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | खाने से एलर्जी · त्वचा पर चकत्ते · खुजली · खाने से रैशेज |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | உணவு ஒவ்வாமை · தோல் அரிப்பு · தடிப்பு · உணவால் தோல் நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಆಹಾರ ಅಲರ್ಜಿ · ಚರ್ಮದ ದದ್ದು · ತುರಿಕೆ · ಆಹಾರದಿಂದ ಚರ್ಮ ರೋಗ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఆహార అలర్జీ · చర్మంపై దద్దుర్లు · దురద · తిండి వల్ల చర్మ సమస్య |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | খাবারে অ্যালার্জি · চামড়ার ফুসকুড়ি · চুলকানি · খাবার থেকে চর্মরোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | अन्न ऍलर्जी · त्वचेवर पुरळ · खाज · खाण्यामुळे त्वचा समस्या |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ખોરાક એલર્જી · ચામડી પર ચકામા · ખંજવાળ · ખાવાથી ચામડી સમસ્યા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Dermatitis due to ingested food?
skin rash, itching, hives, redness, swelling, eczema-like patches.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours if severe; avoid trigger foods immediately
Is Dermatitis due to ingested food common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Dermatitis due to ingested food?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 24 hours if severe; avoid trigger foods immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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