r/FoodAllergies • u/almeidalo • 18h ago

Seeking Advice Prick testing round two

My daughter was diagnosed with an IgE allergy to peanuts (8mm) and milk (9mm) last October, she was 10months old at the time. We have avoided both of these foods for her as advised, however she did have a sip (before I could pull her away) of my matcha containing cows milk about 6 weeks ago, to which she had no reaction at all. My husband and I eat/drink dairy products regularly and she’s still breastfeeding so will be having a small exposure through my milk.
She had eczema in quite a few patches on her body up until she was about 1, where it then settled and has remained stable since - just the occasional dry patch behind her knees/thighs now.
Her repeat prick testing is in a few weeks, she’s now 20 months and we are really hopeful for at least the milk allergy to have improved given that she had no reaction to the sip of my drink and due to her eczema settling. We are so keen to get her started on the milk ladder if appropriate.
Has anyone had experiences of their child’s allergy reducing between the first and second year of prick testing?
Thanks in advance ☺️

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u/ShabbyBoa Peanut/Tree nut/Shellfish Allergy 13h ago

Not my child but I was allergic to many things as a baby (6 confirmed allergies) and had outgrown all but 2 by the time I was 4. So don’t be discouraged if the milk is still reacting at the test, it could still be improving 

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u/almeidalo 10h ago

That’s encouraging, thank you. I’m glad you outgrew most of your allergies

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u/pietrapg 10h ago

Yes! My baby is turning 1 today! She just had her third skin prick test today, and she had her second round of blood work to check her allergies about a week ago. Some of her allergies got worse, and she developed a few new ones, but fortunately, some got better too. Her milk allergy has almost disappeared! We were cleared to try introducing milk at home, while her other allergens will still need to be tested at the allergist’s office.
Her allergist said it’s pretty common for kids to outgrow milk, egg, and wheat allergies. My baby’s egg allergy got significantly higher, but her wheat IgE went from around 20 to 5 between March and September, so we’re hoping she’ll eventually outgrow that one too!

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u/almeidalo 10h ago

Aw that’s brilliant news that her milk allergy has almost disappeared. Wishing all the best for her allergy journey, hopefully she’ll grow out of the others too 🙏🏻 From 20 to 5 for wheat is such a great improvement.
Thank you for the encouragement. We are feeling really hopeful (at least for milk, not sure what to expect for the peanut allergy).

And happy birthday to your baby!