Would an allergy to grass cause a rash?

Question

My 14 month old started getting a rash about a week ago. I took him to the doctor, she said it was contact dermatitis, maybe poison ivy. She gave him a course of steroids and told me if it wasn't better after two weeks to bring him back. He has been off the steroids for a couple of days and the rash is even worse than before. I have been letting him play in the yard, which I looked at closely and saw no poison oak, ivy, sumac or anything like that. I don't really have any experience with grass allergies except my niece, and she only gets sinus allergies. He has no sinus problems just the rash, could grass cause the contact dermatitis or should I keep on looking for something else?

Answer 1

yes, grass can cause rashes. I once was sent home from school with measles.... nup it wasn't measles but an allegy from the grass that I had been rolling in.

check out everything in the garden - some plants are highly allegenic

good luck with your dectective work

Answer 2

Rash From Grass On Legs

Answer 3

Yes, grass can cause a rash. When I was a young teen, sitting on the grass in shorts would cause the back of my thighs to break out in a rash (it didn't last long).

This may not be your child's issue, but grass can cause a rash if one is allergic to it.

Answer 4

I am ridiculously allergic to grass. I get huge red rashes all over my legs (or whatever comes in contact with the grass), and have to pop a Benadryl and slather on the hydrocortisone cream to get rid of them. Usually, I just get the rashes without any sinus issues. You can go to an allergist and get your baby tested if you have any concerns.

Answer 5

Anything that you are allergic to can cause a rash whether its by contact on ingesting the allergen. Allergic reactions can be delayed as well and some times it takes a build up of the allergens in the system before there is a reaction.

Answer 6

How comforting that all of these people are allergic to grass too. Thought I was the only one that got huge welps on my legs if I sit down in grass for even just a few minutes. put socks and long pants on your son we he goes out and she if it improves.

Answer 7

Yes, grass can make big welts on my legs.