Complete cure may come after several symptom-free years. Some children never overcome allergies to some foods. If your child has a skin rash due to food allergy, limit the number of baths as much as you can and do not allow the child to soak or play in the water. Children with eczema usually have very dry skin. Bathing causes further drying.
Doctors sometimes prescribe antihistamines, sympathomimetic drugs, or corticosteroids.
If drugs are prescribed, carefully follow the instructions on the label. See Medications section for information regarding medicines your doctor may prescribe. There should be no restrictions on your child's usual activities. In later years, your doctor may prescribe having the child's total diet consist only of meat, cooked or canned fruit, potatoes, rice, and gelatin for a period of two weeks. Symptoms due to allergy should be relieved during this time.