Allergic reaction following reintroduction of cow’s milk in a 2-month-old infant on an elimination diet for atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis, a multifactorial, relapsing, and inflammatory condition, can affect the patient’s quality of life to a great extent. Simultaneous food allergy has also been noted in many patients with atopic dermatitis. Cow milk protein allergy is a commonly reported issue in children. Here, we p...

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Veröffentlicht in:Saudi Journal for Health Sciences 2024-01, Vol.13 (1), p.99-102
1. Verfasser: Alzahrani, Ahmad
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Atopic dermatitis, a multifactorial, relapsing, and inflammatory condition, can affect the patient’s quality of life to a great extent. Simultaneous food allergy has also been noted in many patients with atopic dermatitis. Cow milk protein allergy is a commonly reported issue in children. Here, we presented a case of allergic reaction in a 2-month-old boy diagnosed with cow’s milk allergy based on mild atopic dermatitis despite the absence of immediate symptoms after milk ingestion. Dietary modifications (feeding of the exclusive hydrolyzed formula; elimination diet) were suggested; however, as there was no apparent improvement in the child’s symptoms, the parents reintroduced regular formula to his diet. The first re-exposure led to immediate reactions in the form of hives and irritability. The condition was diagnosed with an allergic reaction on presentation to the emergency room and was managed successfully. The follow-up visit confirmed the diagnosis of IgE-mediated cow’s milk allergy based on the history and the positive allergy testing to cow’s milk. Putting the child suffering from atopic dermatitis on a strict elimination diet might not be prudent as it increases the financial burden and the risk of developing severe life-threatening allergic reactions following accidental exposure to the allergen, as repeated oral exposure to allergens is very important for the development of tolerance.
ISSN:2278-1900
2278-0521
DOI:10.4103/sjhs.sjhs_183_23