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Which Foods Cause Eczema

Which Foods Cause Eczema? As a health advisor for over 25 years, I would get this quite often. Many people assume that certain foods can "cause eczema."


However, the truth is ....foods don't actually cause eczema, it's more a connection between eczema and food allergies. Food allergies can bring on most common eczema symptoms, but the person already had eczema to begin with.

Most people find that once they eliminate the offending food and boost their immune system, the eczema symptoms improve immensely.

Eczema and Food Allergies

Food allergies include sensitivity to casein (milk/dairy) and gluten along with wheat, seafood, nuts, eggs, and soy. In addition to chemical food additives, preservatives and colorings -- all which can cause different reactions in different people. What makes it so difficult to pin point exactly which foods cause eczema is that eczema skin symptoms may not appear until 24-48 hours after eating.

Here is a breakdown of the most common four kinds of food intolerance.

  • Dairy – 75% (that’s 3 in every 4 people!!)
  • Yeast – 33% (1 in every 3 people)
  • Sugar – 35% (1 in every 3 people)
  • Gluten – 15% (1 in every 7 people)

Asteatotic Eczema And Other Types of Eczema

Whether you suffer from numular eczema, asteatotic eczema , blistering eczema, or weeping eczema.......

They are all a form of atopic or contact dermatitis and are the two most common causes of eczema. Food allergies only aggravate it and cause symptoms and flare-ups.

Or continue reading below for more information......

Atopic Dermatitis - is often hereditary and usually occurs in people who are sensitive to allergens in the environment. This type of eczema is caused by a faulty immune system that produces inflammation and irritated skin. Building up the immune system would benefit this type of eczema greatly.

Contact Dermatitis - is the result of the skin coming in contact with certain substances that irritate the skin. This can include feather pillows, molds, washing detergents, cosmetics, soaps, fragrances, shampoos, and plat pollen. The key is to find the offending substance and eliminating it.

Start with the most commonly used product and stay away from it for at least a week – then reintroduce it and see if your eczema symptoms come back. Most often times, people find that their most favorite and commonly used soap or cosmetic is what caused the problem in the first place, so start there.

How To Treat Eczema Symptoms

Which foods cause eczema flare-ups will vary from person to person, try the elimination diet listed below. These are the most common allergic types and more than likely to cause some sort of reaction or flare-up.

Start with your favorite food first – Especially if it falls within the common food trigger list and try avoiding it for one week. Then re-introduce it again ans see how your skin reacts.

Common foods to avoid are:

  • milk/dairy/eggs
  • peanuts
  • wheat
  • soy
  • seafood

Also consider avoiding the following additives and preservatives:

  • sodium metabisulphite
  • tartrazine
  • sodium benzoate
  • sodium glutamate

The last two additives are found in many foods, especially soups and prepared foods – so really watch for them!

Over The Counter Eczema Treatment

We all know how difficult it is to follow any diet, let alone having to track of which foods cause eczema. And while it is important that you try to reduce your consumption of the specific foods that cause eczema symptom, you need to take care of your damaged skin topically and allow it to heal.

Don't use regular soap, lotions, or moisturizers. It's important to use gentle, chemical free products specifically formulated for hypersensitive eczema skin - like Eczema Soap or Moisturizers

These products are free from chemicals, herbicides, fertilizers, fragrances, and preservatives.

Additional Reading

Treating Eczema - Learn more about the different types of eczema and the their treatments.

Eczema Skin Symptoms - Find out if that itch is really a symptom of eczema or something else.

Help For Acne - Not sure if your skin condition is eczema or acne? Click to learn the difference between acne and eczema and see pictures of acne.

Tips for Healthy Skin - Read this guide for skin tips and how to care for common skin disorders and conditions like eczema, psoriasis, enlarged pores, skin spots, and more....

Gluten Free Diet - If you suspect food allergies are causing your eczema symptoms, then it's important to learn more about food allergies and find out what foods are safe to eat.

Not sure if Eczema Treatment is right for you? Still have questions about Eczema? Submit your question below.....

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