Posted on May 20, 2009 in Latest News
Most people develop mango allergy when they touch the skin of the mango or eat unpeeled mango. Their lips turn red and they develop hives all over the body. Sometimes they may also have difficulty breathing and may develop fever. But, the good news is that eating mango after removing the skin does not cause allergy in most people.
Why does mango skin trigger allergic reaction? The mango skin contains a chemical called uroshiol, which triggers the allergy. So, eating peeled mangoes may help people in overcoming mango allergy. As mango belongs to the family of poison oak and poison ivy, people having adverse reactions to these plants can also have allergic reaction to mango.
Mango Allergy Symptoms:
Mango allergy can give rise to allergic contact dermatitis which involves hives, redness, and itchiness of the skin. Here are the symptoms of mango allergy:
- Redness around the mouth
- Hives, itchiness all over the body
- Runny nose
- Fever
- Difficulty breathing
In rare cases, mango allergy can give rise to life-threatening anaphylactic reaction. Administering Epinephrine can prevent anaphylaxis.
Preventing Mango Allergy:
Mango allergy could be prevented in the following way:
- Always eat avoid peeled mango, as mango skin can give rise to allergy. You can ask your friend to peel the mango for you or peel the mango skin with hand gloves on.
- If you come in contact with mango skin, wash immediately with soap/dish detergent
- Avoid contact with mango tree leaves, branches
- If unpeeled mango gives rise to allergies, complete avoidance of mango is recommended
Few people develop allergies even to unpeeled mango fruit. In such cases, complete avoidance of mango and consulting an allergist is recommended.
Mango Allergy Treatment:
To treat the redness, hives, taking anti-histamine such as Benadryl may help. Your doctor may also prescribe cortisone cream for relief.
To determine allergies to mango, allergy testing can be undertaken. Consulting your allergist can help you to receive proper treatment.
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September 12th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
I hate mango allergy! I am having it since two years old. I liked mango then, it was my favourite fruit. Then something happen and i cannot eat it anymore.