Risk factors

Certain factors can increase the risk of developing egg allergy:

• Atopic dermatitis. Children with this type of skin reaction are much more likely to develop a food allergy than are children who don't have skin problems.
• Family history. You're at increased risk of a food allergy if one or both of your parents have asthma, food allergy or another type of allergy — such as hay fever, hives or eczema.
• Age. Egg allergy is most common in children. With age, the digestive system matures and allergic food reactions are less likely to occur.