Cows milk protein allergy-skin reaction

[Houndsandbooks]

Hi
I am looking for any advice from anyone who has dealt with CMP allergy in babies.

My 15 week old has a cows milk protein allergy and after following the HV advice of ‘challenging the allergy’ (reintroducing cows milk to see if she reacts) her skin is really bad. She has patches of dry red skin around her neck and all her stomach is covered in hives. Needless to say she definitely has the allergy and will be referred to a dietician.

Has anyone else dealt with these side effects? If so, how did you provide relief and help the skin to heal?

Thanks

Yes my DS developed eczema from cmpa - it started at 4 months old. I was bfeeding so he was getting it through my milk. We ended up using a mild steroid cream as it was the only thing that worked. In the end he mostly grew out of it- we were very lucky.

Are you able to get an antihistamine for her? I have CMPA and she must be feeling really rough.

If she's covered in hives I'd be going to children's A&E. How long ago did you try and did you do a straight swap or gradual?