What Is Eczema?
How Does Diet Affect Eczema?
“Diet can play a significant role in the overall health of our skin.
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Eating a healthy diet reduces inflammation and promotes a healthy immune system.”
Keeping a food journal could help you identify areas of your diet that could use a tweak.
Elimination diets should be used with caution to prevent any nutritional deficiencies."
There could be food-exacerbated eczema in which ingestion of certain foods may cause flare-ups.
Do Any Specific Diet Plans Work for Eczema?
The important thing to note about your diet and eczema is that there really isn’t a one-size-fits-all blueprint.
“Maintaining an overall healthy diet can aid in reducing inflammation.
Minimize highly processed foods and focus on eating more whole foods, says Perry.
However, if you are looking for a specific diet to try, Perry recommends theMediterranean diet.
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