Evaluation of allergy to soy in patients with atopic dermatitis older than 14 years of age

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis is associated with food allergies. The aim of this study is to evaluate soy allergy in patients suffering from atopic dermatitis.

About 20% of patients suffering from atopic dermatitis are sensitised to soy. Clinical symptoms of soy allergy occur only in 3.5% of patients suffering from atopic dermatitis.

Keywords

• Atopic dermatitis
• food allergy
• soy allergy