What Is the Allergic March? Make an Appointment Ask a Question Search Conditions Did your child develop eczema, then food allergies and hay fever and asthma? That is called the Allergic March. Allergist Donald Leung, MD, explains more in this short video. Related Videos What is Oral Allergy Syndrome? What’s the Secret to Surviving Spring Allergies? How To Avoid Nighttime Allergies and Sleep Better Wet Wraps Cut Need For Drugs In Kids With Eczema Learn How to Use an EpiPen -- It Could Save a Life Eczema and Bathing What Causes Eczema? What is Eczema and How Is it Treated? Tips to Help Kids Cope with the Emotional Challenges of Eczema 6 Nasal Rinse Myths Busted All You Need to Know About Allergies What Are Hives and What Can You Do About Them? Insect Sting Allergies: What You Need to Know What Are Pollen Allergies and How Can You Manage Them? Annual Grass Walk Teaches National Jewish Health Allergy Fellows About Pollens What Is the Allergic March? What Are Pet Allergies and How Do You Live with Them? When Harmless Molds Cause Allergic Reactions What Are Food Allergies and How Are the Treated? What You Need to Know About Dust Mite Allergy How is Drug Allergy Different Than Drug Intolerance? Transcript The allergic march is the progression of allergic diseases. It starts with eczema, progresses to food allergy, then hay fever and asthma. Eczema is associated with a defective skin barrier. The food allergens penetrate through the skin. That leads to abnormalities in the allergic response. We can prevent the allergic march by reducing allergen penetration through the skin. This can be done through skin moisturizers. If moisturizers fail, we use anti-inflammatory therapy. Want to use this on your website? Fill out the content usage request form and then copy this code: