The doctors will tell you that food doesn't play a part. But people with eczema will tell you different. Nothing will make it go away. But a lot of things help. I like spicy food. I found that every time I ate it my eczema got worse. Sugar and chemicals did the same. So I started reading a variety of information. I found a lot of people that were able to at least alleviate symptoms or in some cases make it go away. Everyone is different so you will need to experiment. I started by eating only fruit and vegetables. Then I realized that oranges seemed to cause it. I know it's not an allergy it's more of a digestive problem. Certain acids seem to cause it. Vegetables never do. But a lot of things don't bother me that seem to bother other people. Heat, sweat, cold and humidity never affect me. If I apply certain moisturizers it will burn in seconds.
I think the key is learning what not to use, more than what to use.
I know that if I drink a soda my skin will burn within an hour. Refined sugar seems to be worse than anything. While peanuts are typically a cause, they don't bother me.
Try to eat only fruit and salads for at least three weeks. Take a good multi and some probiotics, like natural yogurt.
Wow I have been told mine is eczema but not one doctor has mentioned food playing a part in this! how did you figure out what to avoid?
Pick up a book about probiotics.
It's not a good or bad immune system it's just reacting to the wrong things. Prebiotics and probiotics can help immensely. For some it eliminates it. For me, it did. I can't eat any carbs or sugar. But NO Eczema. Fruit veges and water. Not all fruits some citrus are bad some are good. also look up PH balance foods.
Hmmmm I wonder? I never heard that before. I have had eczema my whole life, have been told a number of things to do, but no matter what it always comes back. I would like to know if there are any creams out there that are safe to use while pregnant, that reduce the itch, the burn, and the rash. I mean this **** is ridiculous. No lemons, or anything citrus, cut out hot baths. I mean its crazy someone help please.