Peanut allergy & soy. .British preschool children were more likely to be allergic to peanuts if they had been fed soy milk Soy milk (also called soya milk or soybean milk) and sometimes referred to as soy drink/beverage and even soy latte) is a beverage made from soybeans originating from China. or formula, had eczema or other rashes, were exposed to skin lotions with peanut oil, or had a family history of peanut allergy peanut allergy Immunology A common cause of anaphylactic reactions which, unlike some allergies, is rarely outgrown; PA is the most common cause of food allergy in the US, and a leading cause of food-induced anaphylaxis and death after accidental exposure . Soy protein could cause a cross-reaction to peanut protein, which has a similar chemical structure, the authors speculated. And it's possible that babies become sensitized sensitized /sen·si·tized/ (sen´si-tizd) rendered sensitive. sensitized rendered sensitive. sensitized cells see sensitization (2). to low levels of protein in peanut oil when it passes through inflamed skin. What to do: It's too early to say whether soy milk or formula contributes to peanut allergies. To play it safe, avoid treating diaper rash Diaper Rash Definition Dermatitis of the buttocks, genitals, lower abdomen, or thigh folds of an infant or toddler is commonly referred to as diaper rash. , eczema, or other rashes with skin lotions that contain peanut oil. New Eng. J. Med. 348: 977, 2003. |
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