Hi there.
I am 43, female. I had exczema as a child, and have had sinus allergies as an adult. One son has peanut allergy, asthma, and exczema. My young toddler has eczema only.
About 6 months ago, I began with some type of reaction...neck itchy, small bumps on my face. And, most recently, very puffy (almost burned) eyelids. Very itchy...and now they look crepe-like. The eye itching keeps me awake at night. My lips are itchy, and sometimes swollen. The mornings, immed. after wake-up, seem the worst. I now have a large extra eyelid thing happening, even when i use no soap...just plain water, and haven't eaten anything all night!!! I have seen two docs. No answers. I have removed all of my make up, and changed shampoos. Now, i am wondering about food allergens...and, possible laundry soap? Cortisone cream did not help. can anyone help me pinpoint environmental vs. food, and what would develop at my age? I know the five basic food allergens, and thought I was knowledgable..thank you so much...nowhere else to turn!!!
I am 43, female. I had exczema as a child, and have had sinus allergies as an adult. One son has peanut allergy, asthma, and exczema. My young toddler has eczema only.
About 6 months ago, I began with some type of reaction...neck itchy, small bumps on my face. And, most recently, very puffy (almost burned) eyelids. Very itchy...and now they look crepe-like. The eye itching keeps me awake at night. My lips are itchy, and sometimes swollen. The mornings, immed. after wake-up, seem the worst. I now have a large extra eyelid thing happening, even when i use no soap...just plain water, and haven't eaten anything all night!!! I have seen two docs. No answers. I have removed all of my make up, and changed shampoos. Now, i am wondering about food allergens...and, possible laundry soap? Cortisone cream did not help. can anyone help me pinpoint environmental vs. food, and what would develop at my age? I know the five basic food allergens, and thought I was knowledgable..thank you so much...nowhere else to turn!!!
