eczema = leaky gut?

[parkz]

17 years old right now and didnt have ezcema until late last year and it keeps growing and spreading even though i have used prescribed steriod creams religiously. does it mean i have a leaky gut if it isnt due to allergy or hereditary?

[purple1234567]

Just wanted to check in to see how you were doing- hope that you are seeing an improvement with the eczema!  

[parkz]

thank you so much it has been improving gradually, even though there are sometimes it re-emerges randomly :)

[purple1234567]

Eczema can be pretty tricky to work with and a huge variety of things can set it off.  As far as if it's leaky gut- I can't say.  There are many medical professionals that don't believe that leaky guy is really a 'thing'- and others that thing it's being blamed for all kinds of medical issues that it has nothing to do with.  

It's important to try to identify your triggers- I eliminated all scents in the products I used.  Fragrance free lotions, soaps, everything. Make sure you use lotions, but nothing with a scent.  

It may also help you to keep a log of what you are eating.  My sister found that when she ate gluten, it would set her's off way more.  For others, it could be an excess of sugar- it's worth keeping a log of what you consume and how your body seems to react to it.  

Good luck- it can be frustrating to deal with, I know!