A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
At least 4.5 million adults in the U.S. are impacted by a peanut allergy, according to researchers.An experimental skin patch is showing promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts — training their bodies to handle an accidental bite.
If additional testing pans out, "this would fill a huge unmet need," said Dr. Matthew Greenhawt, an allergist at Children’s Hospital Colorado who helped lead the study. The Viaskin patch is coated with a small amount of peanut protein that is absorbed into the skin. A daily patch is worn between the shoulder blades, where toddlers can’t pull it off.
That compares to about a third of youngsters given the dummy patches. Greenhawt said they likely include children who are outgrowing the allergy.
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