Itchy, scratchy eczema. It shows up on the arms, the legs, even the face. It appears as a reddish, bumpy rash on a child’s skin, although adults can sometimes develop eczema even if they never had it as a child, according to Healthy Home Economist.
The good news is that eczema usually goes away as a child ages. In the meantime, however, it is important to manage eczema. Besides using topical creams prescribed by a doctor, parents and pediatric home care providers should take a look at the child’s diet. According to the Healthy Home Economist, there is a connection between diet and eczema. To determine if a child is sensitive to a particular food, try eliminating that food from their diet. To start, here are the seven most common foods that trigger eczema.
1. Dairy
Milk, cheese, yogurt and whey are all eczema triggers. Substitute all of these foods, when possible, with a non-dairy version.
2. Gluten
Foods that contain gluten, such as wheat, barley and rye should be eliminated from a child’s diet. With the current anti-gluten awareness across the country, it is easy to find gluten-free food items at the local grocer.
3. Eggs
Chicken eggs are another trigger for eczema. Avoid eggs, even when baking, and use egg substitutes when possible. Duck eggs should also be avoided.
4. Soy
This is a tough one because soy is in so many food products, especially processed foods. They can be hidden in the ingredients under names like “vegetable oil”, “vegetable protein,” and “vitamin E”. To truly eliminate soy from the diet, cut out all processed foods.
5. Nuts
From peanuts, to walnuts and every nut in between, all nuts should be cut from the diet. Be sure to read labels for nut ingredients.
6. Nightshade Vegetables
These include anything from the pepper family as well as tomatoes, eggplant, and potatoes. They all have low-level toxins that cause inflammation.
7. Acidic Foods
Citrus fruits and pasta sauce are highly acidic and should be eliminated from the diet.
To avoid a trial and error approach to eczema and diet, consider eliminating all of these foods at once. If possible, don’t even buy them or keep them in the house so it’s easier to keep the child on a strict diet. With so many health conscious products on the market today, doing research and finding the right diet to feed a child with eczema is realistically manageable. Pediatric home care providers have been trained to handle a variety of medical needs for children and can be of assistance.
Source: https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/
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