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| Posted by: mommymommy Aug 28 2008, 08:00 AM |
| My dd tried tomatoes for the first time..She developed a rash on her chest area..nothing around ehr mouth though! Does this sound like an allergic reaction to tomaotes? I am just trying to put twoand tow together, but wasn't sure.. any advice or ideas is grealty apprecipated! |
| Posted by: AlexsPajamaMama Aug 29 2008, 03:07 AM |
| This same thing used to happen to my son when he was younger. It was not an allergic reaction for him just a rash from the acid of the tomatoes. It goes away after a short time. Give her a bath and see what happens. I dont think its anything to worry about. |
| Posted by: mysweetpeasWil&Wes Sep 2 2008, 08:47 PM |
| Tomatoes are an acidic fruit just like lemons and oranges. Which seem to be a common allergen. I breakout after eating strawberries. I don't get hives around my mouth. Mostly around my chest and other parts of the body. Sometimes on my face and scalp. It would be a good idea to mention it to your DD's pediatrician IMO. The ped may refer you to an allergist to do a test. Just because this time wasn't severe, you never know about the next. |
| Posted by: Sam & Abby's Mom Sep 2 2008, 10:01 PM |
| Also, I think being allergic to tomatoes is fairly common in young kids and most of them will outgrow it. Same with strawberries and blueberries. When Sammy was one I gave him fresh strawberries and he broke out in hives on his wrist. I waited a year or so before giving him strawberries again and he's fine with them - no more hives. I've heard the same can be true about tomatoes. I agree with Wil&wes' Mom about mentioning it to the pediatrician, though. |