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Wendy1210 · July 2011

I'm sorry I just have to vent and I figured here was a good place bc I know you guys understand. My LO is now 9 1/2 mos old and we have been dealing with food allergies (milk, soy, now oat & possibly apricots and apples) and severe eczema since he was 3 mos old. I was going to a dermotologist who was getting it under control for the most part. We were also using Aveeno Eczema cream which is where his oat allergy came from. This is supposedly rare that this happens. But, anyway, we were told to try this other dermotologist who works more with kids than the other one. So, we did. He saidhow great he looks and how what we were doing is really working but he wanted us to add an oil called Dermasmooth FS oil to one of the things we were using. Here's the kicker ~ it contains peanut oil. Now, why would you give someone a medication with peanut oil who suffers from multiple food allergies already. He said just try a little to see how he reacts. Well, this didn't sit well with me so, I called our allergist and he said "NO WAY" That there are too many other great products out there that he should not prescribe someone with multiple food allergies something that contains peanuts. I am fuming!!!! But, I am glad I went with my gutt and didn't do it. These dr's should know better. Uggggg!!!! Thanks for listening to my rant!!! Zip it!

mrs_kelly1014 · July 2011

That is really frustrating. I hope you are able to find something that works very quickly.

On a sidenote, peanut oil is not usually something that someone with a peanut allergy needs to avoid. In order to make the oil, it is heated to such a high temperature that it kills the allergen. That being said, I still wouldn't use it on my peanut allergic kid! Especially not when there are other options available!

magdusia · July 2011

scary and dangerous.

i never knew it can be safe b/c of the way it's processed, but like PP said -definitely should still be avoided.

I would be frustrated also!

Lil Kate · July 2011

I always say go with your gut! Good thing you did!

blue33 · July 2011

Yes, always check the ingredients and go with your gut! Doctors make mistakes everyday, so you have to check behind them. If you are looking for an oil that does not contain peanuts, try emu oil. It has worked wonders for my son's dry eczematic skin. It is derived from an emu (bird), but we have had no reactions to it, and my ds is allergic to eggs. Good Luck