Rash Caused From Peanut Butter
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Features
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A rash, or urticaria, triggered by peanut butter may begin as a small patch of bumps that spreads as itching increases and scratching provides more irritation.
Time Frame
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The allergic rash associated with a peanut butter sensitivity can appear within minutes or hours of a meal or snack. Age influences the speed with which the rash appears with reactions being more severe in teens and adults than in children.
Treatment
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Antihistamines are the first line of treatment. Anti-itch creams and gels containing hydrocortisone, menthol, camphor or diphenhydramine are soothing to the affected skin.
Warning
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According to the Mayo Clinic, breathing in the same room with peanuts or peanut oils and contact with items processed with peanut oils will trigger a reaction, if your allergy is severe.
Prevention/Solution
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Remember to avoid eating peanut butter or peanuts. Pay close attention to food preparation, read labels and consider wearing a medical bracelet, alerting others of your sensitivity.
Considerations
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If the rash covers the whole body and a fever develops, call your doctor. Rashes with these added features may signal viral infections, like measles, instead of allergic reactions.
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