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A member asked:
Could oil cause allergy to my 1 mnth old son. he has red rashes all over his body. please suggest what to use for massage. tried coconut n olive oil?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Baby Rash: Yes, oil can definitely cause the skin rash. Try to use cetaphil, aveeno (oatmeal) lotions or aquaphor for massage. Oils block baby's pores.
Answered 7/29/2014
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Yes: It is now known that food allergy can be contracted through skin contact. Thus certain oils such as sesame seed or peanut may contain some residual protein that can sensitize people. Olive oil is likely Ok. By the way, medical grade vegetable or seed oils are more purified than those you use for cooking.
Answered 7/29/2014
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