Lactase allergy

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Lactase allergy

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Very rare sensitization to the lactose-splitting enzyme lactase, which is offered for sale as a food supplement or as tablets for lactose intolerance.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

protein contact dermatitis or allergic rhino-conjunctivitis.

DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Prick test with a 0.01% lactase solution. Detection of lactase-specific IgE.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Laukkanen A et al (2007) Lactase-induced occupational protein contact dermatitis and allergic rhino-conjunctivits. Contact dermatitis 57: 89-93

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer