Eczema is a scaly rash that causes intense itching. It can occur anywhere on the body and is often a chronic condition that starts in childhood. In some cases, food allergies can trigger or worsen eczema. Eliminate trigger foods and try a diet that incorporates certain foods and supplements to help control eczema.
Instructions
1. Keep a food diary for four to six weeks to determine whether specific foods cause eczema flare-ups. The diary should record all food eaten and eczema symptoms.
2. Exclude food that you think may be making your symptoms worse. Remove the food from your diet for two to six weeks. Add it back gradually and see if worsen. If they do, eliminate the food permanently. Some food triggers are milk, eggs, wheat and nuts.
3. Eat foods that contain essential fatty acids, like flaxseed oil, walnuts, sesame seeds, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, avocados, dark green leafy vegetables and fatty fish like sardines, tuna and salmon.
4. Drink oolong, black or green tea regularly. In some studies, tea was shown to improve eczema after a week or two.
5. Take probiotic dietary supplements. Probiotics, which contain the same bacteria that occur naturally in the body, have improved eczema in a few research studies. Find probiotics in supplements, as well as yogurt, miso and soy beverages.
6. Get enough vitamin B6. Eat brown rice, legumes and wheat germ.
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