A food allergy happens when our immune system attacks a food protein which has been eaten. This process releases chemicals that cause an allergic reaction that for eczema sufferers makes our skin itch.
The obvious way to stop this is to avoid foods that you are allergic to (triggers) . Below is a list of foods that I’ve learnt trigger eczema.
Foods to avoid:
Dairy –
milk, cheese, yogurts, butter, margarine, mayonnaise, cream, ice cream, cream filled biscuits, milkshakes or anything with dairy in it – Eggs are also known to be a trigger.
Food with high sugar content –
including chocolate, chocolate bars, sweets, flapjacks, biscuits, cakes, jam or chewing gum
Artificial Colours , Artificial Flavourings and Monosodium Glutamate
These are found in most things already listed above but are also found in surprising things like:
Gravy, icing, flavoured noodles, cereal bars & crisps (apart from some ready salted)
Fizzy drinks, flavoured water, cordials, beer and alcohol pops
Processed food
Should be highly avoided this includes – processed meats (sausages, cheep ham etc) or ready meals. This also includes Takeaways – Pizza, Chinese’s, KFC, McDonald’s any other Fast Food
Citrus –
Foods high in concentrations of citrus are also known to be a triggers in some people, this particularly includes: Oranges, strawberries and raspberries
External items to avoid:
Perfume, deodorants, fake tan, make up, shampoos and non medical soaps