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I am also unconvinced we know the real reason for increased peanut allergies. I still tend to believe the eczema and skin cream theory. No one in my family exc
by rawgabbit 2y ago
I am also unconvinced we know the real reason for increased peanut allergies. I still tend to believe the eczema and skin cream theory.
No one in my family except my son has peanut allergies. He did have severe eczema and we diligently applied all kinds of skin creams. It was only later I learned eczema means a breakdown of the skin blood barrier. Maybe this led to exposure to allergens in the air or even in the creams that led to him developing peanut allergy?
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/skin-creams-linked-with-peanut-allergy-5364433.html https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families...
A lot of creams have colloidal oatmeal which seems safe.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/oatmeal-bath-for-eczema https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/oatmeal-bath-for-e...
I would avoid anything with nut oils.
https://www.allergycompanions.com/blog/skincare-that-can-contains-nut-oils-brands-and-tips-allergy-companions/ https://www.allergycompanions.com/blog/skincare-that-can-con...
- spondylosaurus 2y agoThe eczema connection is interesting! I do wonder about the cause and effect, though—it may not be that eczema (or creams to treat it) cause peanut allergies so much as that both stem from the same root cause. Eczema is an autoimmune response, after all! ETA: Not sure if you know this already, but most people who have eczema also have asthma (and vice versa). Might be something to keep an eye on :)