Eczema and Food Allergy Testing for Children with Priya Bansal, MD

When should a child with eczema be tested for food allergy? We spoke with board-certified allergist Priya Bansal, MD, who says children with moderate to severe eczema should get tested for food allergies when they experience an allergic reaction to a food.


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