Do they outgrow peanut allergies?

AlXaNgEl

No one has any peanut allergies on DH or my side of the family.  So on Saturday, I gave N a tiny taste of Peanut Butter.  Within 1.5 hours he has a bit of a rash/hives on him - mostly his face.  We were out Target when I noticed it and by the time we got home 2 hours later it cleared up.  I didn't have to give him Benedryl.  I won't be giving him peanut stuff again anytime soon.  But, is this something he will outgrow?

violetvirgo

some kids do, some don't.  my niece is severely allergic and she is currently in a clinical program (has been for about a year) where they introduce very, very small amounts of PB to her in a hospital setting.  she has made some significant improvements, but still must carry her epi around. 

i think it probably has a lot to do with severity.

mrs_kelly1014

Our allergist said that there is about a 50/50 chance that DS will outgrow his peanut allergy in the next 3 years. We will have him retested when he is 4.

smiling76

Our allergists said 20% chance----- but I think it depends on the severity as well.