Hi - I have had a life-long allergy to mangoes.  9 weeks ago I accidentally ate some (hidden in icecream).  Following day I had a very severe reaction (entire body covered in severe rash - looked like a burns victim - throat swollen up - the works).  Doctor gave cortisone injection, oral cortisone for 4 days and Celestone M cream.  After 6 days everything appeared to subside.  Two weeks later I began to experience severe similar rash but only on both elbows, one eyelid and one shoulder.  Doctor said to continue with Celestone cream and everything should return to normal eventually.  Problem is still as bad as ever.  Any suggestions?
Hi, Your treatment is fine and should be continued for few more days. If you are totally allergic to mangoes, the best solution is avoiding them. Take care that before going places where outside food is inevitable, double check that the food ingredients do not contain mangoes. In general, skin of mangoes pose more allergy than the actual fruit, hence find out if properly peeled skin of a fresh fruit is ok to have. There are desensitization methods available for some allergies, but results can not be predicted. Hope this helped.