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As far back at written history goes there has been an awareness of reactions to cow’s milk. Milk allergy is different than milk intolerance. An allergy to milk is defined as a hypersensitivity to cow’s milk protein by a mechanism involving the immune system; whereas, an intolerance is an adverse reaction that does not involve the immune mechanism. What does this really mean? Cows milk contains casein and whey proteins that are the culprits causing the allergic reaction.

Milk is one he most common food allergies seen in children, but some of the children will outgrow the allergy. The most common symptom is digestive symptoms. With infants it is difficult to know that milk in the formula is causing the gastric distress.

About one percent of the children’s visits to the doctors office will be from an allergic reaction. Atopic Dermatitis affects one out of ten infants and is caused mostly to allergies and is a sign of an allergy to milk. This is often known as eczema. It is not only infants that can be affected. Although, many infants outgrow the allergy, it is possible for an adult to develop atopic dermatitis from a milk allergy. In an infant this will appear as a rash with small white ‘pimples’ that are red in center on the infant’s cheeks, neck and scalp. It is not a diaper rash. If any of the infected center pimples will ooze fluid and spread over a wider area. In older children it will appear in places such as the inner forearms and the inner elbows. Some may get the ‘pimples’ on their eyelids and soles of the feet. The difficulty is that this is atopic dermatitis is a symptom of a number of different allergens from bacterial, fungal, or viral infections.

A milk allergy may cause hives. When the hives do not go away it is called chronic urticaria which is commonly caused by an allergy. Unlike the ‘pimples’ of atopic dermatitis , hives do not have any fluid contained within the centers.

Allergic asthma is another symptom that can occur as a result of allergic reaction to milk. Allergic asthma is characterized with airway obstruction and inflammation which is reversible with medication. Unfortunately, the symptoms of allergic and non-allergic asthma are the same. It can be coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath or chest tightness.

The most serious symptom of milk allergies is anaphylaxis. This is when the blood vessels widen so much that a person’s blood pressure plummets. To start with a person may become flushed, develop a rash, swelling of lips, sweating, paleness leading into abdominal cramps, rapid pulse, fainting, confusion, or convulsions. Anaphylaxis is a life threatening allergic reaction that if not treated quickly (minutes) it can lead to death. In some the symptoms at first do not seem as urgent as they can include itching in the mouth or throat, hoarseness, or feeling the need to urinate.

If you suspect you or your child is having any signs of anaphylaxis dial 911.

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DIAPER DERMATITIS
Definition:
Diaper dermatitis or diaper rash is an irritation of the skin covering the groin, lower stomach, upper thighs and buttocks. This condition is seen more commonly in infants and early childhood prior to 2 years of age. Diaper dermatitis usually occurs between one and two months of age and may continue until the child no longer wears diapers
Symptoms:
The symptoms of diaper dermatitis vary depending on the cause of the dermatitis, and may be different for each child that is affected. The following are common characteristics of the rash that may occur with each type of infection:
1. candida diaper dermatitis – this rash usually begins in the creases or folds of the thighs and in the diaper area, and then spreads. The rash is usually a deep, red, shiny rash with red, satellite lesions.
2. seborrheic diaper dermatitis – this rash also affects the skin folds in the groin area and is usually pink. Infants may also have this rash on their face, scalp, or neck at the same time.
3. contact diaper dermatitis – this rash is mostly seen on the buttocks and may extend to the thighs, stomach, and waist area

Causes:
1. We all have a natural protective film of oil on our skin. If this oil is removed the skin becomes red, irritated, cracked and inflamed. When a person’s skin is exposed to urine or feces for prolonged periods, the natural skin oil is removed causing diaper dermatitis.
2. After the skin becomes red and inflamed, the skin becomes predisposed to infection. Both bacteria and yeast can infect the inflamed cracked skin
Prevention:
1. The best treatment for diaper dermatitis is to prevent it from starting. Using absorbent disposable diapers easiest does this. These do not allow urine to come into contact with the skin. Modern absorbent disposable diapers can hold large amounts of urine and keep it away from the skin.
2. If you plan to use reusable diapers, they must be changed each time after they become wet or every one to two hours.
Treatment:
1.Keep the diaper area as dry as possible by using absorbent disposable diapers or by frequent changes of conventional diapers. Triple paste is an ointment that can be applied to the diapered area with every diaper change.
2.Lotrimin cream can be used for diaper rash and can be purchased without a prescription. Do not use a medication named Lotrisone, even if given to you by your doctor. This medication can do irreversible harm if applied to the groin area of a child.

Foot dermatitis: it can turn your attention to a major foot care:

This problem can affect the feet entirely as it causes a serious disorder to skin of the feet. It can be caused by excessive dry skin that is a result of excessive bathing, hand washing, sweating or swimming. If one is into an excessive contact of cosmetics, detergents or deodorants or cleansers then there can be a problem excessive dryness of the skin again leading to dermatitis. An exposure to high humidity can also affect the skin as it can result into skin exfoliation. In some cases it was found that consumption of tobacco and smoking were also causes of this problem. Wearing some specific type of footwear can also be a cause for this problem. In extreme temperatures this problem becomes more obvious.

Where does it affect?

If the problem is related to sole then there are yellow patches with a red base that can cause an itchy peeling of the skin that can last for several months. If front part of foot is affected then there is a red itchy scaly eruption with other problems like vesicles and crusting of the feet. If the entire foot is affected then it is observed that there are multiple red papules on the foot. In some cases this problem can occur with very small children and it can make them too sensitive to everything. It was observed that some children have developed fever and hypertension resulting into mucus in membranes. There is an entire description of regulation of fluid in the body. In some cases the spread of infection till the legs it can lead to purple and brown plaques in the feet and legs. In the case of occurrence of nodules surgery is advised but it is seen that the problem may reoccur in patients.

How to get rid of this problem?

Even if there is a little insignificant rash on the feet then it should be considered because it can lead to foot dermatitis at anytime. If one is detected with the problem then it should begin with the appropriate ointments suggested by the physician. Appropriate type of lubricants should be used so that the moisture content in the feet is maintained. In some severe cases doctors advice the patients with an oral dosage of medicines so that dryness can be removed from within.

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Spongiotic dermatitis is commonly known as Acute eczema which is a chronic skin condition that typically affects the skin on and around the abdominal and chest areas. It is also quite common for other areas such as the buttocks to be affected. Unlike a lot of other skin conditions which usually affect the head and scalp it is unusual for this type of dermatitis to affect this area of the body.

Spongiotic dermatitis is usually contracted by the sufferer at a relatively young age and babies quite often start to show symptoms similar to diaper rash. It is a known fact that males are three times more likely to contract this type of skin condition than females.

Typically Spongiotic dermatitis initially manifests as a severe bout of itchiness and after a while a rash often appears. It is believed that the most common cause of this skins condition is as a result of an allergic reaction. The main allergic reactions are food allergies, allergies to certain insect bites as well as reactions to particular drugs and other types of medication.

What Are The Symptoms to Look For?

The most common symptom of Spongiotic dermatitis is the formation of a skin rash. This rash initially appears on the sufferer’s abdomen and chest and sometimes buttocks areas and is typically red in color. As the condition progresses and worsens the rash can turn a darker color and if left untreated the rash can actually appear to turn black in color.

If the Spongiotic dermatitis condition does not get treated effectively the rash may develop into a welt and the affected skin can become quite rough and crusty in appearance. Often the rash can weep and ooze fluid which further irritates the affected skin making subsequent treatment more difficult and time consuming.

Each sufferer of Spongiotic dermatitis has their own trigger that causes the outbreak so to determine the actual cause is often a very lengthy process of trial and error. If you are a sufferer it is important to start monitoring the substances you regularly come into contact with and this way you can start a process of identification and elimination via certain biopsy tests. The condition is also believed to be hereditary.

Once your doctor has diagnosed that you are a sufferer of spongiotic dermatitis your treatment will more than likely start with a course of specialized creams and lotions. Initially the lotions will be menthol based formulations that are to be applied directly onto the rash. If you do not show signs of improvement using the menthol lotions it is likely that it is necessary to use a stronger prescription cream such as corticosteroid. This will help to relieve the itching as well as reduce the welts and rash.

It is known that changes in diet can help to contain the outbreak of this type of dermatitis. Also taking vitamin A tablets has been shown to assist in slowing down or stopping further development of the rash. If you have a chronic case of spongiotic dermatitis you will probably be prescribed anti-inflammatory medications. Prednisone is a commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory drug.

If the sufferer is currently pregnant or is breastfeeding they should alert their doctor so that any drugs prescribed do not harm the unborn child or nursing infant.

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Nut allergies include cashews, almonds, pecans or walnuts as examples. A peanut allergy is different as peanuts are legumes. Peanut allergies are the leading cause of death due to foods ingested. To determine exactly what nut that you are allergic to can only be determined by testing. Many people who have a tree nut allergy are also allergic to peanut legumes. Almost 2% of the entire population have a nut allergy. The symptoms of nut allergies are very much like other food allergy symptoms. Peanut allergies can be violent and instant causing anaphylactic shock which is life threatening. As with many food allergies the symptoms are similar starting with digestive problems.

Both tree nut and peanut allergies can have a symptomatology of gastric and digestive disorders.

Atopic Dermatitis affects one out of ten infants and is caused mostly to allergies and is a sign of an allergy to tree nuts and peanut allergies. In infants the legumes do not need be ingested in order to cause a reaction. This is often known as eczema. It is not only infants that can be affected. Although, many infants outgrow the allergy, it is possible for an adult to develop atopic dermatitis from an tree nut and peanut allergy. In an infant this will appear as a rash with small white ‘pimples’ that are red in center on the infant’s cheeks, neck and scalp. It is not a diaper rash. If any of the infected center pimples will ooze fluid and spread over a wider area. In older children it will appear in places such as the inner forearms and the inner elbows. Some may get the ‘pimples’ on their eyelids and soles of the feet. The difficulty is that this is atopic dermatitis is a symptom of a number of different allergens from bacterial, fungal, or viral infections.

A tree nut or peanut allergy may cause hives. When the hives do not go away it is called chronic urticaria which is commonly caused by an allergy. Unlike the ‘pimples’ of atopic dermatitis , hives do not have any fluid contained within the centers.

Allergic asthma is another symptom that can occur as a result of allergic reaction to a tree nut or peanuts. Allergic asthma is characterized with airway obstruction and inflammation which is reversible with medication. Unfortunately, the symptoms of allergic and non-allergic asthma are the same. It can be coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath or chest tightness.

The most serious symptom of tree nut or peanut allergies is anaphylaxis. This is when the blood vessels widen so much that a person’s blood pressure plummets. To start with a person may become flushed, develop a rash, swelling of lips, sweating, paleness leading into abdominal cramps, rapid pulse, fainting, confusion, or convulsions. Anaphylaxis is a life threatening allergic reaction that if not treated quickly (minutes) it can lead to death. In some the symptoms at first do not seem as urgent as they can include itching in the mouth or throat, hoarseness, or feeling the need to urinate.

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Egg allergies are common among many young children and most will grow out of the allergy by the time they turn five. The rest will remain allergic for their entire lives. The difficulty with egg allergies is that eggs and egg proteins are in a number of commercially produced products and are not always listed on the label. There are different allergies within eggs; some can be allergic to the egg white proteins, while others are allergic to the yolk. Egg proteins are not just in the foods that are eaten but also in cosmetics, shampoos and even flu vaccines.

As with many food allergies the symptoms are similar starting with digestive problems.

Atopic Dermatitis affects one out of ten infants and is caused mostly to allergies and is a sign of an allergy to egg proteins. This is often known as eczema. It is not only infants that can be affected. Although, many infants outgrow the allergy, it is possible for an adult to develop atopic dermatitis from an egg allergy. In an infant this will appear as a rash with small white ‘pimples’ that are red in center on the infant’s cheeks, neck and scalp. It is not a diaper rash. If any of the infected center pimples will ooze fluid and spread over a wider area. In older children it will appear in places such as the inner forearms and the inner elbows. Some may get the ‘pimples’ on their eyelids and soles of the feet. The difficulty is that this is atopic dermatitis is a symptom of a number of different allergens from bacterial, fungal, or viral infections.

An egg allergy may cause hives. When the hives do not go away it is called chronic urticaria which is commonly caused by an allergy. Unlike the ‘pimples’ of atopic dermatitis , hives do not have any fluid contained within the centers.

Allergic asthma is another symptom that can occur as a result of allergic reaction to egg proteins. Allergic asthma is characterized with airway obstruction and inflammation which is reversible with medication. Unfortunately, the symptoms of allergic and non-allergic asthma are the same. It can be coughing, wheezing, shortens of breath or chest tightness.

Another symptom of egg protein allergies is what is called rhinitis. This is a runny, stuffed up nose accompanied by a headache in the area around the eyes. It is nearly impossible for a person to be able to determine rhinitis from the common cold with congestion and sinusitis. Although rhinitis is not life threatening in any way, it can make a person miserable with cold like symptoms lasting for long periods of time.

The most serious symptom of egg protein allergies is anaphylaxis. This is when the blood vessels widen so much that a person’s blood pressure plummets. To start with a person may become flushed, develop a rash, swelling of lips, sweating, paleness leading into abdominal cramps, rapid pulse, fainting, confusion, or convulsions. Anaphylaxis is a life threatening allergic reaction that if not treated quickly (minutes) it can lead to death. In some the symptoms at first do not seem as urgent as they can include itching in the mouth or throat, hoarseness, or feeling the need to urinate.

If you suspect you or your child is having any signs of anaphylaxis dial 911.

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