Acute urticaria is the most common clinical manifestation of food allergy in children. In fact, it occurs in 50 to 60% of cases where a child consumes foods to which he or she is allergic.
The following foods can trigger food allergies and therefore cause hives:
- mustard;
- cow's milk;
- wheat and sesame;
- exotic fruits;
- meat (beef and pork);
- fish and shellfish;
- fruit (apple, plum, peach, etc.);
- peanuts, hazelnuts and other nuts;
- vegetables and related foods (legumes, celery, etc.)
Aziz Abdul Ghafoor is a second-year medical student at UBC with a passion for dermatology and patient advocacy. Originally from Afghanistan and raised in Canada, Aziz Is dedicated to improving health outcomes for marginalized communities.
His work with Chronic Urticaria Canadian Chronic Urticaria Society) reflects his commitment to supporting patients who face chronic skin conditions. Through this partnership, he aims to raise awareness, foster support networks, and provide educational resources to empower individuals affected by chronic urticaria across Canada.
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