The role of food allergens in the development of atopic dermatitis in children
This review article examines the role of food allergy in the development of atopic dermatitis in children. The main attention is paid to the peculiarities of food allergens. The main food allergens of animal origin are presented, great attention is paid to the diversity of plant allergens. We have analyzed the structure of the various groups of allergens, as well as the incidence of allergies to different foods in childhood in children with atopic dermatitis. The data on food additives, their classification and their importance in the development of food allergies in children are presented. This study will help to understand the role of food allergens in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis in children. It will improve diagnosis of etiological factor of the disease that is very important in the administration of diet in children with allergic diseases.