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Suggest Treatment For Skin Rash Caused By Food Allergy
I had a skin rash just above my ankle since 4-5 years.time to time it increases & subsides.I thought it was due to wearing socks or food allergy.when itching I applied riavate cream.since one month rash started to spread & i noticed same rash developing in other leg too.I asked the pharmacist he gave me panderm cream as the riavate was not available.since one week I have been using it & the itching continue.please advice your opinion. Thank You
Fri, 18 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of skin rash caused by food allergy. Well food allergy is an immune system reaction that occurs soon after eating a certain food. In some people, a food allergy can cause severe symptoms or even a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order skin test , elimination diet , blood test or oral food challenge. Doctor may prescribe omalizumab or oral immunotherapy . For now avoid the most common sources of food allergens: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy and wheat and take anti histamine like zyrtec.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of skin rash caused by food allergy. Well food allergy is an immune system reaction that occurs soon after eating a certain food. In some people, a food allergy can cause severe symptoms or even a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order skin test , elimination diet , blood test or oral food challenge. Doctor may prescribe omalizumab or oral immunotherapy . For now avoid the most common sources of food allergens: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy and wheat and take anti histamine like zyrtec.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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