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Does Protein Powder Contain Steroids And Causes Rash?

Sir,

I'm 48yrs old female.I feel weakness from last 15 days,so I started nutrilite protein powder.But 2 days later I saw rashes on my skin.I consult a doctor and he says that u should stop protein powder becoz it contains steroid.Is this true?

my height-5'5''.weight-70 kg.
Mon, 9 Nov 2015
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Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.

You seem to have developed urticarial reaction.
The protein powder that you mention does not contain steroids however the urticarial rashes could possibly be because you are allergic to some or the other ingredient present in that powder.
This type of reaction can happen to certain additives and preservatives that are commonly present in packed/ stored food supplements to ensure a longer life.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to use a topical soothing lotion e.g calamine, to calm down the rashes.
An OTC Oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching and also help with the rashes.
As a precautionary measure I suggest you to temporarily abstain from powder intake till the rashes resolve.
Kindly visit a dermatologist in your vicinity for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as for the needful.

Regards
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Dermatologist,  Dr. Robert Bader's  Response
In the United States protein powders do not contain steroids. Allergy is possible to any protein, including protein powder supplements. Protein powders are usually Whey or Casein (from milk), soy, egg, or coffee based. Any of these may cause allergy, just as one would see with foods.
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Does Protein Powder Contain Steroids And Causes Rash?

Hello. Thank you for writing to us. You seem to have developed urticarial reaction. The protein powder that you mention does not contain steroids however the urticarial rashes could possibly be because you are allergic to some or the other ingredient present in that powder. This type of reaction can happen to certain additives and preservatives that are commonly present in packed/ stored food supplements to ensure a longer life. If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to use a topical soothing lotion e.g calamine, to calm down the rashes. An OTC Oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching and also help with the rashes. As a precautionary measure I suggest you to temporarily abstain from powder intake till the rashes resolve. Kindly visit a dermatologist in your vicinity for a confirmatory diagnosis as well as for the needful. Regards