How common is it for a child to develop a new potato allergy after previously tolerating potatoes?
It's actually possible for food allergies to develop at any point, even if someone has eaten that food without problems before. While some children outgrow food allergies by adolescence, others can develop new allergies Show Full Answer
How common is it for a child to develop a new potato allergy after previously tolerating potatoes?
It's actually possible for food allergies to develop at any point, even if someone has eaten that food without problems before. While some children outgrow food allergies by adolescence, others can develop new allergies during their teenage years or even in childhood.
Potato allergies are part of the nightshade family of foods. While not as common as allergies to peanuts or tree nuts, they do occur. One MyFoodAllergyTeam member shared, "I cannot even touch a potato. If I touch a surface that someone who has been eating crisps has previously touched and then touch my face, I swell up."
The development of new food allergies can happen for various reasons, and your son's healthcare provider can help determine what triggered this change. It's important to follow their guidance on avoiding potatoes and managing this new allergy going forward.
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