A possible breakthrough for young people suffering from peanut allergies is under review by the FDA. And, the solution is a simple one.
The National Institutes of Health funded a study that was recently published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. It studied the use of a simple skin patch that delivered small doses of peanut protein to the wearer. The purpose was to train the skin’s immune system to tolerate small amounts of peanuts.
The study reflects a significant effect for ages 4 to 11 who were able to consume at least 10 times more peanut protein than they were able to consume prior to the treatment. Those over age 12 did not see much effect.
The Food and Drug Administration have not yet approved the patch