Eczema Causes

by Ryan G
(New York)

Eczema, a very itchy skin condition that causes red, swollen, sometimes scale-like splotches, particularly on the flexor side of joints, is very common in infants and children seems to be a skin expression of food sensitivities.

If you or your child has eczema, you may find it worthwhile to see an allergist for a skin prick allergy test, and possibly for a check for celiac sprue (allergy to gluten).

In addition to the very important suggestions in list 1 above, here are some ideas to eliminate eczema.
http://www.healthline.com/channel/eczema_causes
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Thanks for the great points!

Also, see a list of Which Foods Cause Eczema symptoms and flare-ups.