Rash from milk
introduction
Skin reactions occur in 50-70% of cases in the context of a milk allergy.
They can manifest themselves in the form of a worsening of an existing neurodermatitis, but also as rashes and eczema or general itching. These symptoms are particularly typical in babies and toddlers and are more pronounced in them than in adults.
causes
Cause one Rash from milk can a Milk allergy be. The Milk protein triggered an allergic reaction. The allergy to different milk proteins can occur. Typical allergens are casein, ß-lactoglobulin, alpha-lactalbumin; serum albumin and immunoglobulins are rare.
Only the proteins in milk can trigger an allergy Fats and the Lactose (Lactose) however are not allergenic. The allergy is mostly caused by one Overreaction of the body triggered against a certain substance and mediated by the IgE antibody. The allergy becomes common with children determined which not breastfed or not breastfed long enough become.
Besides the rash, what other symptoms may appear?
Further symptoms are mainly gastrointestinal complaints. It usually occurs within a few hours of consuming milk stomach pain, Flatulence, nausea, diarrhea, constipation and rarely too Vomit. Very rarely can Respiratory reactions occur, such as asthma, chronic runny nose or recurrent pneumonia.
diagnosis
For diagnosis is the Questioning the patient particularly important. You will be asked how often, how long and after which meals the symptoms appear and whether anything will help. It can help one too Food diary to make.
If the suspicion of a milk allergy is confirmed, a No cow milk for 2 to 4 weeks arranged to confirm this. Finally a provocation carried out. Doing so will the patient milk fed directly under the supervision of a doctor and awaited the reaction.
There can also be a Prick test (Skin test). The allergen (milk) is put on the skin and with a allergy then it comes to one local response. Another possibility are Intracutaneous tests. A solution with the allergen is injected directly into the skin by the doctor. In case of allergy, there is one Redness and swelling.
Milk allergy
The milk allergy or milk protein allergy is an overreaction of the body to proteins that are present in cow's milk, mainly casein and beta-lactoglobulin. It usually occurs in toddlers and babies and can heal on its own in the first two years of life.
Adults can also suffer from this allergy. The allergy occurs between the ages of 20 and 50 and is more common in women than in men.
The symptoms in children are mainly rashes and itching, as well as gastrointestinal discomfort. Adults usually experience several symptoms, especially complaints of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract and skin. As with all allergies, milk allergies can in rare cases lead to anaphylactic shock. Those affected can usually only do without dairy products to improve their situation.
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Milk intolerance or lactose intolerance
The Milk intolerance or Lactose intolerance is a Intolerance to lactose Lactose, which is also found in milk. It arises from the body not enough of Lactase enzyme which breaks down lactose and ensures that the body can absorb it. Without this enzyme, the milk sugar can no longer be broken down and absorbed.
Those affected mainly have Gastrointestinal complaints. Kick here especially Flatulence, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain or Constipation on. Less often can also a headache and other symptoms occur. Lactose intolerance cannot be treated, but those affected can use the enzyme Lactase e.g. take in tablet formbefore consuming dairy products to relieve symptoms.
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Treatment of the rash with milk
So far there is neither for that Milk allergy still for that Milk intolerance a healing therapy. The Treatment of Symptoms, as well as the rash, consists only in that Avoid foods containing milk. Those affected must have theirs Change your diet completely and avoid milk, yoghurt, butter, quark, cream, cheese and the like.
It is important to make sure that you are using other important ingredients in dairy products, such as Calcium, continues to eat. Calcium tablets, for example, help. Besides, it's important especially with children the dairy free diet for 6-8 months to restrict, as children often after a certain time again to begin milk to tolerate .
In the Milk intolerance (Lactose intolerance) there is also the possibility Take lactase tablets before eating foods containing milk or lactose (milk sugar). Although this is not a therapy, it is at least a way to eat the food anyway. With especially bad rash this can be treated symptomatically with creams or ointments, up to and including Cortisone ointment.
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How long does a milk rash last?
The allergy mostly occurs in children and can occur on its own subside within a few months. The allergy can heal spontaneously up to the second year of life. Depending on whether it is an early or late reaction, the Rash within 2 hours after milk intake up to 48 hours occur after milk consumption.
Rash in baby from milk
At Babies is the skin rash a very common symptom of a Cow's milk allergy. In addition, they often have persistent coughs, eczema, breathing sounds, screaming and colic, a runny nose, hives, reflux, problems sleeping, inconsolable crying, and many others. However, these are all very unspecific symptoms and therefore they can be symptoms of many other causes or diseases be.
Generally have Babies often have rashessome of which are not bad, but only arise because the Children still have very sensitive skin. Babies who are at risk and fed normal infant formula, babies who are given supplementary food too early or who have not been breastfed at all, are more likely to develop an allergy.
Children, the allergic to milk are, can still breastfed be or with extreme hydrolyzed food to be fed. Both should also protect against the development of an allergy. At Babies and toddlers it is usually sufficient as a therapy for an allergy Cow's milk for a few months omit. Usually they then develop a tolerance and tolerate milk and milk products very well again.
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Rash on the face
Rashes from allergies usually appear on the face as Wheals. This itch mostly strong and often filled with fluid. Angioedema can also occur occur. This is swelling that can appear on the face, among other things. Very severe allergic rashes in the face can be dangerous because they are in the Spread the mouth and throat area can. There they can lead to the Swelling airways and there is a shortage of breath.
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