Recurrences may be prevented by your child avoiding foods that cause symptoms. Medical history and physical exam by a doctor. Trial of allergy elimination diet. Your child's food allergy can be controlled with diet. 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.