Skin manifestations of food allergy.

摘要: The pediatrician is faced with evaluating a panoply of skin rashes, subset which may be induced by food allergy. Acute urticaria common manifestation an allergic response to food, but rarely cause chronic urticaria. Approximately one third infants/children moderate severe atopic dermatitis have Although diagnosis acute provoked evident from straightforward history and confirmed diagnostic tests detect food-specific IgE antibody, determination the role allergy in patients more difficult require additional maneuvers, including elimination diets oral challenges. immunopathologic basis food-allergic disorders that affect rational approach treatment are discussed. Additional caused or mimic ones reviewed.