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).
Allergy Shots. Allergies are the result of a chain reaction that starts in the immune system. Your immune system controls how your body defends itself. For instance, if you have an allergy to pollen, your immune system identifies pollen as an invader or allergen. Your immune system overreacts by producing antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE).