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Mon 5 Oct: childhood allergies with Dr Adam Fox
Join paediatric allergy specialist Dr Adam Fox for a childhood allergies webchat 12.30-1.30pm on Monday October 5th.
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My lo was diagnosed by pediatric dietician at 4m as being lactose intollerant. she has always been very low on the centile chart and used to scream at the very sight of her bottle. She was put on nutramigen and that seemed to help. We were told to re-introduce cows milk at 12m but when we did this she developed skin problems, further suggesting lactose intollerence. She is now 19m and are scared to try cows milk again. Is it likely she will never grow out of this?
I have an allergy to nuts and have had a severe reaction in the past.
My son is now 2 but has never been in contact with nuts. Should they be introduced to his diet?
He is well and eats a varied diet with no sign of allergies.
Thank you Anna
This is always a worry when there is a family history to nuts. Fortunately, one doesn't pass down specific allergies eg to nuts, just the tendency to allergic problems eg asthma, eczema, food allergy or hayfever. Having a sibling with a nut allergy does make nut allergy more likely and thus we always recommend testing before introduction. With a history of peanut in a child this is not really necessary (although many parents feel better having this done first). One thing we do know now is that there is no benefit in delaying the introduction of nuts so you should just get on with it. If your child has a history of eczema, I would just make sdure you try peanut butter when other family members are around and you have access to a bottle of piriton. Rub in on their lips , wait a few minutes and if nothing has happened, let them eat it. If there is no history of eczema in your child (this is the major risk factor for nut allergy) I would just get on and let them have it
Adam
Adam
My two year old daughter has always had mild eczema which comes and goes and I wouldn't say is really severe enough for prescription drugs or creams, we have however been through a huge array of over the counter creams and body-washes. Are there any particular ones on the market that you can particularly recommend? Also as it comes and goes can it be related to either seasons or diet?
despite what the manufacturers may claim, there is no 'best' one for everybody. In my practice we offer parents a load of different small tester posts so they can see which one suits them best. I do have a favourite though - doublebase - which is gloopy enough to moisturize effectively,but doesn't feel too greasy. Remeber, moisturisers only help with the dry bits of skin, not the sore red bits which need an anti inflammatory such as a week steroid (or related creams).