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How long does an food allergy rash reaction last for a baby?

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Baby rash: It can last for days to weeks depending on the allergic agent.

Answered 4/19/2018

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Few days: Once the offending food is identified and removed from the diet, the rash should go away in a few days. Most likely this is not a true food allergy and is some sort of environmental irritant rash.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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