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Suggest Treatment For Milk Allergy In A Child
My old-year old boy had cows milk as a drink for the first time last weekend and several hours later developed a rash across his face, mainly on his nose and hairline and behind his ears. It didn t seem to bother him. The next day he had it on his body, front and back but not on his arms and legs. It looked a bit like a heat rash, was flat and pale. It all cleared up 24 hours after it appeared. Could this be an allergic reaction to milk? He has been having cheese, yogurts and cows milk on cereals since 6 months with no reaction.
Tue, 14 Apr 2020
Hi,
If he was already using cow milk in weaning diet without any issues, the present rash is unlikely a reaction to milk. It might be an unrelated rash, like viral, which is unlikely allergic (as it is flat and non-itchy). Anyhow, since it has already disappeared and was not hurting him, we need not worry. We can evaluate further in case the rash returns or he becomes febrile. No need to withhold cow milk as of now.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
If he was already using cow milk in weaning diet without any issues, the present rash is unlikely a reaction to milk. It might be an unrelated rash, like viral, which is unlikely allergic (as it is flat and non-itchy). Anyhow, since it has already disappeared and was not hurting him, we need not worry. We can evaluate further in case the rash returns or he becomes febrile. No need to withhold cow milk as of now.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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