We’ve blogged before about the soothing power of oat extract and Aveeno
A recent article in the Dermatology Times (which is always on my nightstand right next to Cosmo) reveals that children with sensitive skin may be allergic to the oat proteins used in skin products. French researchers worked with over 300 eczema patients at the Hopital Pellegrin-Enfants in Bordeaux, and found that almost a third of the kids (between 4 months and 15 years) were sensitive to oat proteins. Apparently, repeated use of skin lotions with oat derivatives can sensitize the skin and cause future allergic reactions. The researchers recommend that you do not use these products on children less than 2 years old. Ok people, let’s check our baby lotions
Do you or your kids have any strange skin allergies? Leave a comment and share your stories with the rest of the Beauty Brains community.
–Mid Brain
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green allergies Says:
My son is allergic to ANYTHING GREEN! Avocadoes, kiwi, celery, lettuce, grapes… it’s such a hassle!
My Daughter used to be allergic to black dye in clothes!
Sharon Miller Says:
When my oldest daughter was a baby, I started using baby oil in her bath and on me after a shower. We both broke out in a horrible rash. I stopped using it for about a week, tried it again, and sure enough, rash came back. My pediatrician had never heard of that but she agreed that we should both avoid it.
Michele Says:
Funny thing, when my first son was born, I stared to get eczema all over my hands. Nothing worked on it. Not even RX. Eventually it went away. My oldest was out of diapers when my second son was born, and lo and behold, the eczema came back. I figured out it was something in the disposable diapers that was causing it. I never had it be _ Mi, and I haven’t had it since.
Lynnette Says:
I have had eczema since I was a baby. Back in the ’60’s there was not much they would do for it. I was given a cream called Mazon. It was tar based. I loved the smell, but it really did not do much for the rash. The embarrassing rash!
When I was in my 20’s, I had allergy testing. I found out I am allergic to many foods, including dairy and corn.
Well, that would make sense as I was forced to drink milk as a kid. I hated it and now I wonder if it is because my body knew “something.”
If I eat popcorn, I get it all over my hands. Recently it appeared on my face. But who wants to give up popcorn and ice cream??? I sure don’t! But I learned how to do it in moderation.
Unfortunately many doctors do not even think that the skin rash aka eczema is food related.
My sister was allergic to baby formula and they put her on the Nutramagin. She had breathing issues. We actually have the same allergy, but it shows up in different ways.
I use a topical steroid called Elocon. NOT Elidel. That did nothing for me. It is a very strong topical and cannot be overused. It will cause the skin to thin to the point of transparancy.
I think that most Dermatologists will treat the problem, but they do not delve into WHAT is causing the rashes. Not one dermatologist I ever saw had asked for tests. They just gave a prescription.
It sure would have helped when I was a kid if I knew I had food allergies!!
buenos dias,
Lynnette
Kitty Says:
My brother and I are both allergic to Downy fabric softener. If we wear anything washed in it, we both get horribly itchy and break out in hives anywhere the fabric is in contact with our skin.
Jere Says:
The article you cite which decries the use of oats is misleading. I have read the original study in French; and the study indicates “We suggest avoiding topical-containing oat proteins in infants with AD”, in other words in children with atopical dermatitis, i.e. avoiding the use of oats topically is not recommended for all children.
In fact, in the same hospital in Bordeaux, the use of oats is actually recommended in the article below, which afterwards simply indicates that oats may not be supported by all patients.
http://www.jle.com/fr/revues/medecine/mtp/sommaire.md?cle_parution=531&type=text.html
In addition, it is not indicated whether this study attempted to isolate the sensitization effect of the oat protein from that of the other ingredients used in the skin care products. Prove to me how innocent those other products are and I might believe you.
To be honest, this sounds like another attempt by pharmaceutical companies to badmouth anything natural using scare tactics. If your child develops skin problems after using oats, then stop the oats, where is the problem?
I used natural oats in our 4 week old baby’s bath and it totally got rid of a really severe case of infant acne within a couple of days. Do I regret it?
How many products out there are soooo much worse than oats for babies. You imply using cortisone is better? Give me a break, and go cash your check from the pharma companies!
thebeautybrains Says:
Jere,
Thanks for your comments. I confess that I did not read the original article in French. I was relying on the summary in the Dermatology Times as the basis for my comments. If there was additional information in the original article, I didn’t have access to it. Thanks for the clarification.
Julia Says:
Hi! I came across this article through google and just wanted to say thanks for posting! My son has excema and cannot use Aveeno lotion or soap(he is 8 months old). I have met others with the same issue, he breaks out in a rash all over…