Is My Rash Because Of A Food Allergy?
One of the most common symptoms of a food allergy is hives or urticaria. These are raised, red, and very itchy skin rashes. They can appear on the face and other parts of the body. This is typically seen within two hours after eating a relevant food allergen (e.g. cow milk, egg, peanut). Your rash is red and raised, but it is not itchy. This is not likely to be hives.
Your rash may not be due to a food allergy. The best advice would be to have your rash evaluated by your doctor. They can make an appropriate diagnosis. Meeting with an allergist or dermatologist could be very helpful in identifying the cause. Allergy skin testing can be useful in ruling out a food allergy. In some cases, a skin biopsy would help identify the specific cause of your skin rashes.
John M. James, MD, is a board-certified allergist. He is also President of Food Allergy Consulting and Education Services, LLC. He has worked as a medical specialist in the field of allergy, asthma, and immunology for over 30 years. Dr. James received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Tennessee. He is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.
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