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A member asked:
When you have a food allergy what does the rash look like and can the rash be anywhere on the body?
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Varies: Rashes from food allergies can occur anywhere on the body and can vary from simple redness to hives to lip or tongue swelling.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Looks like hives: It is very rare to have just a hives from food allergy, usually also have itchy/swollen, lips/mouth/throat, nausea/vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, etc. The hives can occur anywhere, usually appearing within 1/2 to 2 hours and resolving within 24 hours.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Looks like hives: It is very rare to have just a hives from food allergy, usually also have itchy/swollen, lips/mouth/throat, nausea/vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, etc. The hives can occur anywhere, usually appearing within 1/2 to 2 hours and resolving within 24 hours. Check with your md or an allergist.
Answered 8/10/2016
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