What should I do if my baby is allergic to formula?
Disease description:
My son is two years old. After drinking formula milk, he develops red rashes on his skin that are very itchy—this appears to be an allergic reaction. What should I do if my baby is allergic to formula?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Milk formula allergy in infants is relatively common. If an infant develops a formula allergy—especially a severe case—prompt medical attention is essential. Treatment should follow the physician’s instructions, which may include oral antihistamines such as loratadine syrup, topical corticosteroid creams to reduce inflammation, or calamine lotion to relieve itching. It is advisable to undergo allergen testing at a hospital to identify the specific allergen(s) and confirm the nature of the allergy. Subsequently, the infant should be switched to an extensively hydrolyzed formula.
