Children, Wheat Allergy
Conditions
Keywords
wheat allergy, skin sensitization, specific IgE, wheat containing skin care
Brief summary
Wheat allergy is increasing in Thailand. Some studies show that cutaneous exposure of allergen may cause allergy and there are many wheat containing skin care products that are over-the-counter. So the purpose of our study is to determine level of specific immunoglobulin E antibodies to wheat and omega-5 gliadin in wheat allergy patients after stop using wheat containing skin care products.
Detailed description
All children in this study were sensitized to wheat. Each patient was clinically evaluated, with focus on wheat allergy by medical history, medical examination included skin status (suspected atopic dermatitis or not). Blood sample was taken for baseline determination of immunoglobulin E antibodies to wheat and to omega-5 gliadin. Transepidermal water loss was examined in case with atopic dermatitis. The primary outcome was the specific immunoglobulin E antibodies to wheat and omega-5 gliadin in case that stop using wheat containing skin care product and case that continue using products.
Interventions
stop or continue using wheat containing skin care products
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* children age 1 to 18 years * History of IgE-mediated wheat allergy
Exclusion criteria
* Parents refused to sign the consent * severe atopic dermatitis * on oral immunothery * severe IgE mediated reaction after using wheat containing skin care product
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Specific IgE to wheat and omega-5 gliadin level | 1 year | To follow-up the level of wheat and omega5 gliadin specificIgE after stop using the wheat containing skin care product compare to patients who continue using the product. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| level of transepidermal water loss | 1 year | To follow up the transepidermal water loss in patients with atopic dermatitis, comparing the group that continue using the product to the group that stop using the product. |
Countries
Thailand