Could the Rash Around Your Child’s Mouth Be From a Food Allergy?

Could the Rash Around Your Child’s Mouth Be From a Food Allergy?

Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MDGoodboy Picture Company / Getty ImagesA rash around a child's mouth is not usually not due to food allergies. It is usually due to skin irritation, viruses, or bacterial infections.However, the rash around your child's mouth might be due to a food allergy. Common foods that cause allergic reactions around the mouth include eggs, peanuts, milk, shellfish, and certain fruits. You may notice swelling,…