Nihon Shoni Arerugi Gakkaishi. The Japanese Journal of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Online ISSN : 1882-2738
Print ISSN : 0914-2649
ISSN-L : 0914-2649
A case of contact urticaria induced by the underwear using cow milk protein containing rayon
Shuji KageyamaKoutarou MienoTakayuki KoyamaShigetoshi Kobayashi
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2020 Volume 34 Issue 5 Pages 579-583

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The prevalence of childhood food allergy is increasing, affecting the quality of life of food-allergic patients. Cow milk, a major allergen, accounts for about 20% of all food allergies in Japan. Particularly, it is common in infants, who usually experience the first episode before one year of age. We hereby report a case where the patient instantly developed a contact urticaria after wearing underwear made of milk-containing rayon fiber. The diagnosis was confirmed after carrying out a patch test of the underwear concerned, which showed a positive result for immediate allergic reaction, and an elution test of milk-containing fibers, which revealed casein elutes. Recently, various food proteins have been added to other products, including clothing and cosmetics, which may cause allergic symptoms. Thus, caution is required.

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