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The Facts About Food Allergy Rashes in Children |
 It is estimated that three million kids in the United States suffer with a food allergy rash. Also, it is estimated that six percent of all children being born will have a food allergy. The most common foods that children are allergic to are eggs, dairy, and peanut based products.
Food dyes can also cause a reaction as well as many other foods. Be aware of what your child eats so you can figure out which food, or foods, may have caused a food allergy rash. Also, if you or someone in your family experiences food allergy rashes, the child could have obtained the same one.
There are many symptoms and reactions one can have to a food allergy. Having an upset stomach, a food allergy rash, breathing problems, or headaches are just a few of the symptoms.
One of the most frightening reactions to a food allergy for a parent is anaphylaxis. This is caused by peanuts or peanut based products, and causes the airways to swell, as well as the tongue or other body parts sometimes, the blood pressure will drop and there may be a sever skin rash or irritation as well. If this is happening to your child, it is very important to seek medical help as soon as possible. Food allergy rashes caused by a food allergy can come in the forms of redness around the mouth or on the face, hives, or eczema.
The easiest way to tell if a particular food is causing an allergic reaction is to introduce foods gradually. That way if a reaction occurs after a new food has been introduced it will be easier to spot the cause of the food allergy rash. If you are a new mother breastfeeding your child, bear in mind that the food allergy rash reaction could have been to something that you ate, such as shellfish or cow’s milk.
If you are very concerned, about what is causing your child’s food allergy rash then do not be afraid to consult with a doctor or pediatrician. Your doctor can do a skin prick or patch test to determine which allergens they are reacting too. The doctor can prescribe medication or help you know which specific steps to take to help your child.
The best way to make sure an unpleasant food allergy rash reaction does not occur anymore is to simply avoid the food or ingredient that causes them. It is also important to note that many children or adults can gain an allergy to a food they did not have before as they grow older. This can happen because either it is a new food being introduced or that the immune system can no longer handle a specific food or ingredient.
By the same token, many children suffer with food allergy rashes that they outgrow. As the immune system matures, it learns to deal with food types and the reaction caused by that allergen diminishes over time. That is hope for parents of children who much constantly be concerned about what the child eats setting off a food allergy rash. By being cautious in childhood, parents may be able to help the child get past this phase of his or her development and live allergy free in adulthood.
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