Skin Allergies: Poison Ivy, Jewelry & Food Rashes

Skin allergies can be triggered by everything from silver jewelry to poison ivy. Understanding the source of rashes on hands and ankles, including food-related triggers, is vital for treatment.

A Skin Rash on the Hands and Ankles from a Food Allergy

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Diane Marks

The most common skin rash from a food allergy that can appear on the hands and ankles is hives, according to MedlinePlus. Hives are welts that form within a matter of minutes after someone consumes a food he is allergic to.