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Can exposures other than food contribute to the development of peanut allergy?

April 26, 2017ALLERGY contribute Development exposures food peanut

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Can exposures other than food contribute to the development of peanut allergy?

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One study suggests that using lotions (such as diaper creams) containing peanut oil, especially when the baby has broken skin, may increase the risk of the baby having peanut allergy (5). While lotions containing peanut oil are not commonly used in this country, this study suggests that exposures other than food may contribute to peanut and other food allergies.