Many success stories of overcoming Eczema involved a change in diet, so here are 6 foods to avoid for Eczema. It should be noted that everyone is different, with different food allergies and personal food needs. Before attempting any sudden change in diet, get an allergy test and consult a doctor.
Foods to Avoid for Eczema
The most common food allergies associated with Eczema include:
- cow’s milk
- eggs
- soy products
- gluten
- nuts
- fish and shellfish
Not everyone will have the same reactions when eating certain foods. These foods have reports of common Eczema flare ups. To manage Eczema effectively, one should consider following an Eczema-friendly diet to prevent possible flareups.
What you eat can trigger an increase in symptoms such as skin reactions and redness, but it may not directly cause the Eczema. In some cases, you can be sensitive to a product rather than allergic.
Research on cow’s milk and breastmilk
Infants during the first months should be breastfeed exclusively, as it was found that they are less likely to develop Eczema.
Mothers during pregnancy should avoid drinking cow’s milk and take more probiotics as research suggests that an infant may be less likely to develop Eczema.
Egg allergies
Egg allergies are becoming more common with as many as 2 percent of children are allergic to eggs. Eczema skin reactions is one symptom of an egg allergy. Nearly all allergic reactions due to eggs occur in children with infantile Eczema.
Soybean allergies
One of the most difficult products for people to avoid is soy. Soy is found in many unexpected, processed foods in the United states in products such as frozen meals, most Asian foods and cereal.
An allergic reaction to soy is when the body immune system mistakes the harmless proteins in soy for invaders and creates antibodies around them. To protect the body, the immune system releases substances such as histamines. Like eggs, Eczema skin reactions is one symptom of a soy allergy.
Nut allergies
It is possible to eventually outgrow a nut allergy, but they tend to last a life time. Nut allergies are one of the most common types of food allergy in both children and adults. It is possible to be allergic to only a specific nut and not them all.
The immune systems reacts when a nut is consumed. It mistakes it as a harmful substance and launches an attack by releasing chemicals such as histamine when an allergen enters the body again. As a results, the mild skin reactions of nut allergies can often include:
- redness and tenderness
- rashes
- hives
- swelling
Elimination Diet
It is highly recommended for those with Eczema to try an elimination diet, which involves removing the particular food from your diet and noting down the results. It can be prove where your Eczema triggers and flares are coming from.
It should be noted that there are many Eczema triggers. Our diet is one key component, but other factors we need to consider are stress, tropical products, and the environment we are in.
We shouldn’t follow a specific diet that worked for somebody else, as there isn’t a diet that fits all. It is up to you to decide what diet works for you best. A couple of diets that are popular are:
- the Mediterranean diet that consists of fruits, vegetables, fish, and health fats
- the Anti-inflammatory diet which focuses on eliminating foods that increase inflammation and eating more fiber
- the Dyshidrotic diet involves avoiding foods that contain nickel and cobalt like whole wheat, whole grain and canned products
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