Foods to avoid for people who suffer atopic eczema

jeonahr

I know it's different for everyone, but my eczema recently flared up and I have no idea what's caused it or if there's a cause at all. Looking to hear opinions and other people's experiences as well. I only suffer from mild eczema.

rubadub

Some say the nightshade family of plants can cause skin problems, this is tomatoes, potatoes, peppers.

Some treat it with "bleach baths", this has worked for me to some degree. You use dilute sodium hypochlorite, this can be milton or thin bleach, most would feel safter using milton or similar stuff intended for sterilizing baby bottles.

doireannod

rubadub wrote: »

Some say the nightshade family of plants can cause skin problems, this is tomatoes, potatoes, peppers.

Some treat it with "bleach baths", this has worked for me to some degree. You use dilute sodium hypochlorite, this can be milton or thin bleach, most would feel safter using milton or similar stuff intended for sterilizing baby bottles.

Nightshades. Definitely. So few people know about this.

TMM12

Agree with the night shades, & just going by my son's eczema; dairy, soya & wheat.

Macy0161

I've had atopic eczema pretty much all my life, but in my case it seems to be more non dietary related - I've done the exclusions and didn't make a noticeable difference, for me. Diet didn't particularly change to cause flare ups either, although I am better since I've lost a lot of weight (my general diet is better, but it's also more so quantity - didn't particularly stop eating wheat or potatoes, just went less processed).

Biggest factor for me is irritants, with soaps and washing powders in particular being factors for me. Washing powders can cause issues when they go "new and improved" and change forumla! One thing I would flag is shampoo's - I have to use Elave or equivalent, as although I don't suffer on my head, shampoo's can be enough to irritate my skin on my body after a shower or bath. I use Silcocks Base as a soap replacement .

After that, it's stress and/or lack of sleep (I suppose my general "condition") is my next main factor. During hot and humid weather spells when I'm constantly sweaty it tends to be worse as well - contrary to general advice for eczema sufferers more frequent washing helps me rather than causes issues.

TMM12

Macy0161 wrote: »

I've had atopic eczema pretty much all my life, but in my case it seems to be more non dietary related - I've done the exclusions and didn't make a noticeable difference, for me. Diet didn't particularly change to cause flare ups either, although I am better since I've lost a lot of weight (my general diet is better, but it's also more so quantity - didn't particularly stop eating wheat or potatoes, just went less processed).

Biggest factor for me is irritants, with soaps and washing powders in particular being factors for me. Washing powders can cause issues when they go "new and improved" and change forumla! One thing I would flag is shampoo's - I have to use Elave or equivalent, as although I don't suffer on my head, shampoo's can be enough to irritate my skin on my body after a shower or bath. I use Silcocks Base as a soap replacement .

After that, it's stress and/or lack of sleep (I suppose my general "condition") is my next main factor. During hot and humid weather spells when I'm constantly sweaty it tends to be worse as well - contrary to general advice for eczema sufferers more frequent washing helps me rather than causes issues.

Brill advice here, very true that for most people diet isn't a factor. The heat is killing my little fella too!

Surcare is the only washing liquid my son can tolerate & no fabric softener. Means clothes don't have that fresh smell but what can you do?

We also stay away from anything that contains paraffin or any type of petrochemical. (Most people are fine with them, as emollients are basically just paraffin. However, he would look almost sunburnt if used.

Could it be something else triggering such as dustmites or pets?

Macy0161

Yeah, I actually forgot about fabric softener as we haven't used it for years. Used to be fine with it, and then something changed in the formulas and it became a no-go.

I'm generally ok with any non-bio washing powder. Stuff that needs a biological wash (sports gear can have, eh, build up), goes back through the machine for a full rinse.

Cats in the house I'm ok with, but on bedding they do irritate me (could be mental though as well sometimes!)

Keane2baMused

Have you tried the moogoo products yet? They are really excellent

jeonahr

Keane2baMused wrote: »

Have you tried the moogoo products yet? They are really excellent

Never heard of them before.

jeonahr

For me it's not pet allergies since I've had my eczema for as long as I can remember.
Is anyone using mild topical steroids? I used to use them for short periods as recommended but last time I used a topical steroid (hydrocortisone) I got perioral dermatitis. At first I thought it was just my normal regular eczema but when I put hydrocortisone on it it flared up even more.
I'm afraid that if I go back to using hydrocortisone to calm this flare up that I'll have perioral dermatitis on my face and I really can't afford that as I've got a special event to attend and it really makes me self conscious. When I first got perioral dermatitis I refused to leave the house.

TMM12

I use hydrocortisone on little one the odd time to try control flare but he seems to have an awful comedown off them. He's also been presribed fucibet & fucidin (?), most recently last week when he had what I think was an allergic reaction. The fucidin is not working this time. I'd never heard of perioral dermatitis so just had a quick google, that looks a lot like what he gets on face. So just want to say thanks at least I can flag it with his dermatologist when we finally get there next week.

El_Dangeroso

A probiotic called l plantarum can help

https://mrheisenbug.wordpress.com/2014/01/27/l-plantarum-cured-my-eczema/

Gael23

Macy0161 wrote: »

I've had atopic eczema pretty much all my life, but in my case it seems to be more non dietary related - I've done the exclusions and didn't make a noticeable difference, for me. Diet didn't particularly change to cause flare ups either, although I am better since I've lost a lot of weight (my general diet is better, but it's also more so quantity - didn't particularly stop eating wheat or potatoes, just went less processed).

Biggest factor for me is irritants, with soaps and washing powders in particular being factors for me. Washing powders can cause issues when they go "new and improved" and change forumla! One thing I would flag is shampoo's - I have to use Elave or equivalent, as although I don't suffer on my head, shampoo's can be enough to irritate my skin on my body after a shower or bath. I use Silcocks Base as a soap replacement .

After that, it's stress and/or lack of sleep (I suppose my general "condition") is my next main factor. During hot and humid weather spells when I'm constantly sweaty it tends to be worse as well - contrary to general advice for eczema sufferers more frequent washing helps me rather than causes issues.

Great post. I have psoriasis and I use Simple or Sanex body washes, they are soap free and although not quite as good as elave they are hugely cheaper.