Question 1

can a milk allergy cause itchy rashes around the mouth?

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Yes: Food allergy can cause itchy rashes around the mouth as well as diarrhea, skin rashes all over the body, wheezing and even life threatening reactions called anaphylaxis.

Question 2

my twin 21 month olds always have a rash on their faces arms and legs....is it possibly a milk allergy?

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Mat be: Also check that your bed room is not very hot and dry. Temp of room should never be higher than 72 f. Get a humidifier also.

Question 3

my son had a rash. i took him to his doctor. it looks like eczema. no other symptoms. his doctor wants me to switch him over to soy milk to rule out milk allergy. is this always the first step?? he is 8 1/2 months old. no problems until now w/ formul?

Accepted Answer

: Food allergy is found in about a third of people with eczema. This is not an uncommon early step, and may help. There are blood tests that can suggest milk associated allergy but this is a low cost effort that is easy.  About a third of those with milk allergy will also react to soy.

Question 4

my 19 month old has been vomiting up curdled milk every time we put him in his crib.  he has not been eating a lot, has rash is milk allergy a cause?

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Vomiting: Stomach acid will curdle milk. Your son may be vomiting for a variety of reasons.  It is important to discuss with your  son's doctor how much you are feeding your son, how the milk is prepared and if anything else is being fed at the same time. Let your son's doctor know if he is also having diarrhea.  Best for the doctor to get more history and examine your son before making a diagnosis.

Question 5

my 15 week old baby has suddenly developed a rash all over his body! could this be a milk allergy or would that have come before now?

Accepted Answer

Rash in newborn: Rash can be form various causes. It could be allergy but you have not stated if the baby is breast fed or formula fed. Some allergens pass thru the breast milk as well ; some babies are allergic to cow's milk proteins in the formula. Rash could be from other reasons as well. Baby should be seen by the pediatrician 4evaluation. It could b detergent/fabric softener/skin care prod.  Used (baby/family.

Question 6

my 2 month old has flat bump rash on stomach sides chest and back.told it could be formula milk allergy,switch to soy,1week later its still there ?

Accepted Answer

Rashes are hard: There are many things that can trigger rashes in infants but I fine formula allergies are rarely the issue. It does take 4 days to clear the previous formula &amp; if it were formula it might take another week to clear. These can also be the shampoo or soaps you use among other things. Most will clear eventually.

Question 7

what can be done to determine a milk allergy?

Accepted Answer

History and tests: Milk allergy usually presents as skin and/or GI symptoms within minutes to hours after ingestion of small amounts of milk or other dairy products.  Sometimes even skin contact will result in a hive.  To confirm a milk allergy, a skin test or blood (specific ige) to milk can be performed. An allergist can assist in interpretation of tests.

Question 8

what kind of foods can you eat when you have a milk allergy?

Accepted Answer

Milk allergy: The most common substitutes for milk in those patients who are allergic is usually soy or rice milk.  Depending on the degree of sensitivity, some milk allergic patients can tolerate foods that have baked milk- such as dairy cakes or cookies.

Question 9

what kind of foods can you bake when you have a milk allergy?

Accepted Answer

Most: You can usually substitute water, soy milk, almond milk, or rice milk.

Question 10

is almond milk ok to drink with a milk allergy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unless you are allergic to almond.   If you are allergic to cow's milk, any "milk" made from rice, almond or whatever should be ok.

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My son had a rash. i took him to his doctor. it looks like eczema. no other symptoms. his doctor wants me to switch him over to soy milk to rule out milk allergy. is this always the first step?? he is 8 1/2 months old. no problems until now w/ formul?

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My 19 month old has been vomiting up curdled milk every time we put him in his crib. he has not been eating a lot, has rash is milk allergy a cause?

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My 15 week old baby has suddenly developed a rash all over his body! could this be a milk allergy or would that have come before now?

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