1 Some babies are so sensitive to these foods that if the offending food is eaten by the mother, drinking her breast milk can cause a reaction. 2  Most children outgrow allergies to eggs, milk, wheat, and soy. 3  Peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish cause most of the allergic reactions in teens and adults.
Side effects can include skin discoloration and irritation. Long-term use, especially of stronger prescription corticosteroids, can cause thinning of the skin and disruption of normal hormone levels. Examples include: 1  Betamethasone (Dermabet, Diprolene, others). 2  Desonide (Desonate, DesOwen). 3  Hydrocortisone (Cortaid, MiCort-HC, others). 4  Mometasone (Elocon).
If you have diabetes, cortisone injections can raise your blood sugar. If you have an infection, these shots can make it harder to recover. You may not be able to get this treatment if you have problems with blood clotting. Long-term side effects depend on the dose and how often you get this treatment. With higher doses and frequent shots, potential side effects include: 1  Thinning of the skin. 2  Easy bruising. 3  Weight gain. 4  Puffiness of the face. 5  Higher blood pressure.