Can food allergy cause eczema in children?
Eczema commonly affects the back of the knee, inside of the arm, wrists and ankles. Recent studies have shown that up to 40% of eczema in infants is related to food allergies. Unfortunately, if the food is not withdrawn before they outgrow the food allergy, the skin changes due to the eczema may be permanent. We recommend that all kids with eczema be evaluated for food allergies.
