Abstract:To the Editor, The association between food allergy and eczema is well recognized. 1 Food allergy is more prevalent in patients with eczema, compared with the general population, and may exacerbate symptoms, but is not thought to be the underlying cause of eczema for most patients. 2 Yet, clinicians often feel pressurized by patients with eczema or their parents to investigate food allergy, particularly in those perceived to be unresponsive to standard medical management.Investigations for IgE-mediated and non… Show more
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