Diet is a big contributer to my eczema, what do you cut out?

Hi

i have been suffering for 10 years i have tried allsorts of things, but nothing works for me, having said that my husband suffers from eczema and has had to cut out cheese, and i must say he has improved.  Try to cut out the dairy products for two weeks and see if there is any difference . hope this helps.

jean

 

I have a mild case of eczema, but I've experimented a lot within a strictly vegetarian diet and have found the same results as you. A lot of foods can be triggers.

I believe in general that many agrees that

dairy

eggs

citrus fruits

contribute in eczema and that many other foods because of allergic potential can cause flare-ups. But there are many other foods who can act the same way.

I do believe all or most animal foods probably are problematic but I haven't experimented with it.

I have found that seeds in general can be problematic, also many grains, not least of which the leguminous family. Citrus fruits, coffee, broccoli and spinach can cause flare-ups. Especially raw lemon, broccoli or spinach. Cooking some foods can be very important.

Effects are often cumulative, and typically more than one factor needs to take place. (For some foods though, that means a very small amount.)

The foods that minimize any eczema or that I can eat without fearing breakouts are:

Most of the non-acidic(like citrus) and non-cabbage family fruits and vegetables. Tubers like potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, etc. I also eat a lot of rice, but it's not the ideal calorie source, I feel, and it's a grain. Some nuts may be OK, but they're also  a kind of seed, and peanuts is a leguminous plant, so that's probably not so good. I generally don't eat nuts.

I eat a simple diet, but I get the nutrients I need.

I don't know how significant an alkaline diet is, but I think it could be important.

You could also research histamine intolerance and foods that trigger that. I think it has merit.

Good luck

Eczema is multi factors. It is linked to stress, environment and food. I would be surprised if you truly are reacting to all the food stuffs you have hi lighted. The most common are all dairy, wheat and citrus fruits such as oranges and kiwis. Most atopic individuals react to dust mite which is really impossible to avoid. Winter when the heating comes on usually makes eczema flare. 

There is no cure. The mainstay treatment is moisterisers and you need to use at least 500mls  per week. Avoid all perfumed shower gels and shampoos as they are fantastic irritants to any one with eczema. If these things Don,t work ask for a referral to a dermatologist who has other treatments which may help.