- Male
- 33 Years
- 29/01/2025
I've been dealing with a skin allergy and I'm a bit concerned since I donated blood back in January. I'm also noticing that my cholesterol levels are slightly high. Should I be worried about how these could be related or affect my health?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
skin allergy is not due to blood donation
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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