Has your son been checked for gluten intoleance. This is not an allergy but a autoimmune problem. It can sause diarrhea as well as many other problems.Recent studies indicate that the incidence is quite high as much as 1/133 or more. A pediatric gastroenterologist is the one to diagnose it. Irma -----Original Message----- From: Loveeles [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:20 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: dairy allergy and maybe what else? Hi Everyone,=0D =0D My son is 5 and is dairy allergic. He is not anaphylactic though - sympt= oms range from diarrhea to eczema (among others). I've noticed recently = that his eczema is really acting up on his face and arms with some itchin= ess. He has not changed his diet and stays away from all dairy. Does an= yone have any ideas what else could cause this? Is it possible it could = be environmental? Thanks, Debby.