Kids with sensitive skin may have oat allergies, study finds

November 16 2007 — Children with skin allergies may be allergic to oat proteins commonly found in skin products, study findings suggest.

Of 302 children seen at a paediatric dermatology unit in Bordeaux, France, nearly one third had a positive skin reaction to oats, report Dr Franck Boralevi, at the Hopital Pelligrin-Enfants, and colleagues.

The Herald has the full article here.