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Baby Food Allergy Skin Rash
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Skin rashes on face from a food allergy. What do I take for this?
Avoid the food: The best current treatment for food allergies is avoiding that particular food. After avoidance, antihistamines can decrease itching associated with food allergies. The use of steroid creams or ointments may help, but should be monitored by a physician. An allergist can assist in identifying the specific food trigger. ...Read more
Allergies (Definition)
Allergies occur when your immune system is triggered by envirionmental factors it should ignore--for example, pollen in the air, or dander on a cat or dog--and creates cells to fight against them. An allergic reaction typically causes itching, congestion, or drainage, and ...Read more
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Can a food allergy result in skin rashes but not digestive discomfort?
Possible: Celiac disease, intolerance to gluten in wheat, is also associated with dermatitis herpetiformis and skin rash may be present in a person with mild form of intestinal disease. ...Read more
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I develop random skin rashes and am not sure why-- could this be linked to a food allergy and how can I find out?
Not easily: If you really wish to find out, consult an allergist who can decide on what tests you may be needed after getting a detailed history from you. ...Read more
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My skin gets itchy, when I scratch it, it turns to red spots. Like rashes. I don't have food allergies. What could this be?
Angioedema!: Some people with stress release histamine in the skin. When scratching occurs, red welts occur. Try combining an over the counter drug like Claritin and zantac (ranitidine) (2x 75mg). I bet you get relief! ...Read more
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I think I may have food allergies, just wondering if my symptoms are possibility......Brain fog skin rash on right forearm that doesn't go away mood s?
Brain fag: Brain fag is seen post virus, autoimmune, toxic states and sometimes allergies. Skin rash that persists requires a skin doctor to give an opinion first. Faood allergies are looked at at the end of this investigation. ...Read more
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Whenever I give my baby oranges he gets a butt rash. I read it could be a food allergy. Could it be or just a coincidence?
Chemical irritation: The acidity of the oranges is likely changing the pH of stool, which can be irritating to the delicate skin of the diaper area. ...Read more
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How long does an food allergy rash reaction last for a baby?
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. ...Read more
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Why did I break out about 20 minutes ago, I just ate. I do have food allergies but if I take benadryl I don't react, got this rash all over, going away.
Dr can examine, test: To evaluate urticaria (hives) that come more than one time, a doctor can first examine and talk with the patient. Then blood tests can be done, to check for abnormalities in the blood, as well as for antibodies to foods or other possible allergens causing the urticaria. At an allergist's office, skin tests can be done to look for reactions to possible allergens causing the hives. ...Read more
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How long do food allergy rashes last?
Could last a life:
Time. It depends on the type of food allergy and treatment given. Some allergies may be controlled with medication and tolerance may be induced to others.
See this site for more info.
http://www. Ncbi. Nlm. Nih. Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001820/.
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Food allergy rashes how long to go away?
Varies: Rashes from food allergies can clear in minutes to hours to days and occasionally longer. See an allergist for diagnosis and appropriate management. ...Read more
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Does natural d-hist work for rashes from food allergies?
No: No reason to believe that it would help with food allergy. The reason it is labeled as a food product is that no studies have been done to prove any health benefit of the product. However, there may be some health benefits of individual components of the product, though not necessarily in the amount provided. ...Read more
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2y/o having itchy rashes all over the body. Rashes disappeared yestrday and came back this morning. Could this be due to food allergy?
Yes.: Food sensitivities are closely related to skin rashes in children and aduls. An itchy rash suggests allergic rash or dermatitis, or eczema tours rash. A hydration with lotions and steroid creams will alleviate the symptoms. But if the symptoms are ongoing I suggest having your child tested for food sensitivities and trying some diet elimination trials. ...Read more
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I have chronic small hives, rashes. Tested negative for food allergies via scratch test. Trust the results and eat whatever I want? Worried abt reactn
See an allergist: You should find an expert to help you out on this. Food allergy is rarely a cause for chronic hives. ...Read more
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Where on the body do rashes caused by food allergies usually occur?
Varies: All over (urticaria / hives / itchy blotches), or in the creases of the elbows and knees (atopic dermatitis). Dh from gluten senstivity symmetic, upper body. Some of the more mysterious skin diseases may also be caused by food hypersensitivity sometimes. Food allergy is best diagnosed by what happens to a person if they eat the stuff; it can be dangerous and needs respect. Best wishes. ...Read more
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Can food allergies, including to cucumbers or berries, cause itchy rashes on neck, back, legs? (does not look like hives)
Rash: Your rash may or may not be related to food allergies and the foods you mentioned, especially cucumbers, are rarely associated with this type of rash. I think you need to have your rash examined to determine what it is. ...Read more
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Is it unusual for a rash due to a food allergy last for several weeks?
No:
It may last years.
See this site for info.
http://www. Ncbi. Nlm. Nih. Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001820/.
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What can you do to get rid of a food allergy rash?
Antihistamines: Rash due to allergic reaction will generally improve with antihistamines, occasionally topical steroids. Avoidance of the suspect food helps. Special case: "dermatitis herpetiformis" recurrent skin eruption mostly in some patients with celiac sprue. Rx involves treatment for sprue, i.e. No gluten in diet. ...Read more
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What food allergy causes a rash/hive only on the top of feet and hands?
None: Where the rash appears tells you nothing about food allergies. Hives can appear anywhere on the body. Eczema can appear anywhere as well but is more commonly seen in the elbow creases, behind the knees, at the wrists, ankles, tops of feet & hands, behind the ears, eyelids, & anywhere on the neck. ...Read more
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Could a recurring rash around my mouth be an indication of food allergies?
Vitamin deficiency: Rash around the mouth is more likely to be due to vitamin deficiency than food allergy. Riboflavin, pyridoxine and Niacin deficiencies can cause rash around the mouth. ...Read more
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I have rash from food allergy for the past two weeks, firtly I took allergex, it did not work then allecet still my rash is there I then went for Rupanase...i still have not recovered.
How do you know it I: How do you know it is from food. Where is the rash at. You need to see someone it could be from something else ...Read more
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Is it possible to develop food allergies that you have never been allergic to before? I'm 24 and have a reoccurring rash due to something I eat.
Certainly: Allergy reactions require that you have had a prior exposure; you can't have an allergy to something you have never been exposed to. Allergies, including food allergies, can appear later in life. You should find a good allergy doctor and get tested. ...Read more
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Does this rash look like hives, or is it due to dust mites? Or even food allergy?
Urticaria:
Can't see a picture of your rash to see if it has the typical wheal and flare of hives, sort of like a mosquito bite or TB skin test in appearance. Caused by allergies to many things, including latex and dyes. Also result from viral illnesses. Best to seek treatment. Try Benadryl (diphenhydramine) every 6 hrs in the meantime. If throat swelling or shortness of breath, ER.
http://www. Dermnet. Com/images/Urticaria-Acute
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Can a red raw rash around the anus indicate a food allergy in a 9 month old it was chicken and the rash is gone away since I stopped giving it to her?
Possibly: Though it could also be an irritation or even an infection. Have her seen. ...Read more
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When you have a food allergy what does the rash look like and can the rash be anywhere on the body?
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. ...Read more
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I've been getting a rash on my ears and occasionally my face every few days. I think it might be a food allergy but I'm not entirely sure.?
Contact allergy?: I suspect that they are more likely from a contact allergy to one or more ingredients in your facial and hair preparation instead of food allergy. Contact allergy rash does not usually show up until 24-72 hours after contact with an allergen. ...Read more
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My 3 yr old son, has many food allergies & always has a rash. Some time ago he developed a pimple like rash on his abd- has hard white debris in them?
Allergies: Do not attempt to "pop" the rash. Take him to his pediatrician who will probably tell you to use a mild exfolliant. Very common rash in kids with allergies, usually on backs of arms and sometimes even face. Get him checked but doubtful serious. ...Read more
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Rash breakouts on legs from food allergy. What OTC can I take besies benadryl (diphenhydramine)?
No much OTC meds: If you have real food allergy and you break out in hives when you eat that particular food, beside benadryl, (diphenhydramine) there are not much otc meds you can take. Go to the nearest er if you have nausea, vomiting or difficulty breathing since those are signs of anaphylaxis and can be dangerous. If the rashes are eczema but not hives, you can use otc cortisone cream, moisturizer and see an allergist. ...Read more
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Comorbidities of adult-onset food allergies? Am IGE tested. Are any connective tissue diseases related? Rash biopsy = early connective tissue disease.
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Itchy rash spread over most of trunk over 3 mo period, derm. Says allergic--doesn't know if contact or food allergy. Could tomatoes cause this?
Probably not: If the dermatologist can clear up the rash with cortisone creams you should send have patch testingdone. If the rash cannot be cleared up then you need to have a biopsy. ...Read more
Food Allergy (Definition)
Results in a response like diarrhea, vomiting, hives, or anaphylaxis when certain food is eaten. Can also be more subtle and lead to chronic congestion, headaches, ...Read more
Nutrition (Definition)
Nutrition is the synergistic combination of nutrients found in food and water that allows the human body to perform all essential ...Read more