associated conditions
Last reviewed 10/2020
- asthma or hay fever is found in 50% of children with atopic asthma with peak onset at 2 and 8 years respectively
- allergic rhinitis
- dry skin - about 20% have icthyosis vulgaris with associated keratosis pilaris and hyperlinear palms
- contact urticaria - contact with tomatoes, citrus fruits and Marmite frequently induce redness, swelling and itching of the perioral area and cheeks in children
- cataract, keratoconus
- food intolerance, food allergy
- alopecia areata