Können Molkebäder die Entstehung einer Kuhmilcheiweißallergie bei Neugeborenen und Säuglingen begünstigen?

Zusammenfassung

Wir berichten über drei gestillte Säuglinge, die in den ersten Lebenstagen in Molkebädern gebadet wurden und in der Folge allergische Hautreaktionen zeigten. Eine Kuhmilcheiweißallergie wurde nachgewiesen. Nach unserer Meinung könnten Molkebäder über die Antigen präsentierenden Zellen der Haut zu einer Sensibilisierung und zu einer allergischen Reaktion führen. Die Anwendung von Molkebädern zur Hautpflege bei Neugeborenen und Säuglingen sollte daher unter Berücksichtigung von Risiko und Nutzen infrage gestellt werden.

Abstract

Cow's milk allergy is the most common type of food allergy in infants. Most infants develop symptoms one week after initiating the feeding of cow's milk based formulas though sensitisation in utero and via mother's milk are also possible. We report on three newborns who received whey baths after birth and developed allergic skin reactions. Cow's milk allergy was diagnosed. In our opinion the whey baths could be responsible for the sensitisation via skin and the allergic skin reactions. The risks and benefits of whey baths for newborns and infants should therefore be carefully considered.

Schlüsselwörter

Molkebad - Kuhmilcheiweißallergie - Sensibilisierung - IgE-vermittelte allergische Reaktion

Key words

Whey bath - cow's milk allergy - sensitisation - IgE-mediated reaction

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