Kisses May Put Babies at Risk for Peanut Allergy

A recent report suggests that babies with facial eczema that are kissed by a person who has recently eaten a peanut-containing food may be at risk for the development of peanut allergy. The incidence of peanut allergy has been rising substantially in recent years, particularly in children. One reason, suggests Dr George Du Toit, the author of the above report, may be due to contact with peanuts at an early age. Handling or kissing babies, especially those with eczema, puts these young children at risk for the development of peanut allergy if the caregiver has recently eaten or touched peanut-containing foods.

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• Development of allergies in children
• Peanut-free diet
• Eczema/Atopic dermatitis