Atopic Dermatitis Has Pruritic in Pediatrics — 2yo Child | Allergy & Immunology | SMLE Q#11986
SMLE Question #11986
Pediatrics
Allergy & Immunology
Objective: OBJ-PED-ALLERGY-ANAPHYLAXIS-VACCINE
Last updated: February 2026
A 2-year-old boy with atopic dermatitis has pruritic eczematous lesions on the cheeks and flexural surfaces for 8 months despite regular emollients and low-potency topical corticosteroids. His mother reports that, on several occasions, he develops perioral urticaria and worsening itch within 30 minutes of eating scrambled egg. He is otherwise well and growing appropriately. What is the most appropriate next investigation to establish a causal relationship between egg exposure and his symptoms?
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