My daughter has had a rash for 14 days now. She's been taking steriods to help the rash go away and it's not helping. We are trying to figure out what is causing the rash and the doctor suspects that it is an allergic reaction to something. Since the medicine is not working I suspect that she's allergic to something that she is still in contact with. I was wondering if it is possible to be allergic to cats and not have all the sneezing, running nose, etc. Only a rash. Does anyone know if that is common? I'd hate... truly HATE giving my loving cat away if it is not the cause but I want to do what is best for my daughter. She has been around our cat since she was born and just developed this rash a few weeks ago. I realize that people can develope allergies at any time so if I have to find her another loving home I will do so. I just wonder if her rash could be caused by cat dander. Please let me know what you think. Thanks!
2007-01-22 03:42:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
It's pretty easy to find out for sure just what your daughter is allergic to....have her tested. There are simple skin tests that can be done to determine what she may or may not be allergic to, including cats.
2007-01-22 03:48:00 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animal scabies (Sarcoptic mange) not infrequently attacks human beings, especially the owners of affected lap dogs or cats, and grooms attending mangy horses. There is no incubation period, the disease occurring immediately the parasite is transferred to the human skin. The burrows characteristic of human scabies are not found, the eruption being a small red popular rash which affects the arms or other parts which have been in contact with the infected animal. Sometimes the eruption is very profuse and widespread. The best place to find the acarus (a genus of arthropods, including mites) is the point of elbow. When the source of infection is detected and cut off the disease tend to die out of itself, but treatment with benzyl benzoate or gamma benzene hexachloride should always be instituted.
2007-01-22 12:01:18 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be possible. The weakest part of the body is what gets the most violent reaction. If it is a rash where clothing normally is, suspect that, or soap, or.... Steroids are probably not a good idea, (especially if they aren't helping) Since Steroids WILL help suppress the body's reaction, you are probably dealing with a contact irritant. (rather than an allergic reaction). Change everything that contacts her. Are you familiar with toxoplasmosis? and the results it can have?
2007-01-22 11:52:44 · answer #3 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be the cat, but probably isn't. Dander usually agitates the lungs, not the skin. There might be some sort of plan, like poison ivy or oak, or something else she's come in contact with. It might even be some sort of food or a type of pest like bedbugs in your home. I suggest you take her in for an allergy test, but you might want to examine her clothing and bed first. Those can probably give the best hints as to the cause.
2007-01-22 11:47:47 · answer #4 · answered by kytigirl200 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am allergic to cats. The rash is usually the last thing to come. It is possible but it is more likely that it is not the cat. If is was she would cough, sneeze, and have puffy red eyes first.
2007-01-22 12:49:58 · answer #5 · answered by maimy_lou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the cat but most likely it is the toxic chemicals in your cleaning products and laundry soaps. Get rid of those and switch to all natural products and wash all of her clothes and bedding in it. Be sure to clean the washer first to get rid of any traces of the old laundry products. Consider seeing an allergist and get this checked out too. Do consider getting rid of your toxic cleaners and laundry stuff though as this is often part of the cause.
2007-01-22 11:48:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pl get rid of the Cat,it may contain some virus / bacteria.
2007-01-22 11:48:09 · answer #7 · answered by SKG R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt if it is the cat, but you should read this article anyway.
Cats may be eczema risk for newborns.
http://www.ibnlive.com/printpage.php?id=11172§ion_id=17
2007-01-22 14:53:39 · answer #8 · answered by nochocolate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PEOPLE THINK THAT IT IS CAT DANDER, BUT MOSTLY IT IS THEIR SALIVA THAT DRIES AND BECOMES AIRBORNE
2007-01-22 14:33:33 · answer #9 · answered by (_)iiiiD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋