What Causes Pale Skin And Dark Circles After Eating Specific Foods?

Posted on Tue, 2 Jun 2015

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Tue, 2 Jun 2015 Answered on

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : Sometimes after I eat some foods my skin on my face turns pale and dark circles appear under my eyes.
Ive been told it might be an allergic reaction. What do you think?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (-3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it can be due to allergic skin reaction.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, allergic skin reaction due to some food can cause similar symptoms.
So your symptoms are more likely due to allergy of food.
You need antihistamine and anti allergic drug.
Since all these drugs are prescribed medicines, you need doctor 's prescription for them.
Also avoid suspected food which is causing allergy to you.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar