Eczema is a condition characterized by the inflammation of random patches of skin. These patches also tend to be itchy, red, cracked, and rough. In the country, over 10% of the population is affected by eczema.

Eczema cannot be fully cured as of date but can be controlled, and flare-ups can be prevented by following specific home care tips. You can avoid certain foods that may trigger eczema, such as those given below:

Cow’s milk

• People with eczema, especially children, can get easily triggered by cow’s milk.
• However, do not immediately eliminate milk and other dairy products from your diet without consulting your doctor.
• Doctors will generally recommend complete elimination only if the condition is too severe.
• Supplementary food will be recommended for the missing source of calcium, protein, and other nutrients in such cases.

Eggs

• Eggs are yet another trigger for children and babies.
• Eggs are commonly used in various forms, so it is essential to check the ingredients before consuming store-bought food. It is very easy to avoid a plate of scrambled eggs or an omelet, but you might not notice eggs in a cake, bread, or other dishes.
• Children mostly outgrow this allergy, so this avoidance is only temporary.

Peanuts

• Peanut allergy is quite a common allergy among people and even more so when eczema is affected.
• Test for peanut allergy if you experience a flare-up right after consuming a food item containing peanuts.

Soy

• Another eczema trigger is soy containing foods.
• They can worsen symptoms and cause flare-ups in people who have eczema.
• Read labels of products carefully as soy can unexpectedly be an ingredient in many food products such as chocolate, tea, etc.

Citrus fruits

• This delicious set of fruits contain high amounts of vitamin C and are generally recommended in a healthy diet due to their various benefits.
• However, when it comes to eczema patients, these fruits may cause a problem.
• This is due to the allergen in these fruits called balsam of Peru (Myroxylon pereirae).

Canned foods

• If the type of eczema you are suffering from is dyshidrotic eczema, nickel can cause severe flare-ups.
• Eating foods containing nickel can exacerbate the condition. It may cause symptoms like blisters to appear on your hands and legs.
• Nickel can be found in wheat, oat, rye, cocoa, legumes, etc.
• Most manufacturers use nickel in manufacturing cans that are used for canned food. Due to this, most canned food will have traces of nickel inside.
• Avoid canned food if you have eczema.

Tomatoes

• Tomatoes can be a potential trigger for most people with eczema.
• If you notice a flare-up right after eating a tomato or tomato-based product, consult a doctor and quit eating tomatoes.

Fish

• While most people believe that fish is an all-rounder when it comes to being beneficial for one’s health, other people believe it can worsen eczema symptoms.
• However, this may not apply to all patients. If your body is reacting adversely to fish, it probably is a trigger.
• If you don’t notice any changes after eating fish, you can continue to do so without worrying.