A Dietary change to revive your skin
What is Eczema?
Eczema is a non-infective skin disease, an inflammatory response to various internal or external stimuli. Eczema can also be known as “contact dermatitis”. Though there are strictly defined differences.
Contact Dermatitis is usually acute and self-limiting and true eczema is usually chronic.
There are 6 main types of Eczema
Atopic Eczema
Contact Dermatitis
Dyshidrotic Eczema
Discoid Eczema
Varicose Eczema
Asteatotic/Xerotic Eczema
Common signs and symptoms of all types of eczemas may include:
Intense itching
Oozing of fluid when scratched
Fluids may form a crust
Chronic rubbing or scratching will cause mechanization and discoloration
Painful cracks develop over time
Appears anywhere on the body but most commonly neck, arms and knees
The scalp is rarely involved as is palms and soles of the feet
Nutritional Deficiencies
Various Deficiencies may cause differing symptoms. Usually, a deficiency in Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, B2, B3 are the most common to cause skin disease. Eczema usually coexists with various other health problems such as severe digestive changes, including diarrhea and gastritis, dementia, glossitis, eye problems, hair loss, anemia etc…
Food that may lessen eczema symptoms
Fatty fish such as salmon and herring contain omega-3 fatty, which is anti-inflammatory. You may also take an omega 3 supplement
Foods containing quercetin, a plant-based flavonoid, powerful anti-oxidant helps reduce inflammation. Foods high in quercetin include: apples, blueberries, cherries, broccoli, spinach, kale
Foods containing probiotics such as yogurt that contain live cultures help support a strong immune system and reduce flare-ups and allergic reactions. Other rich probiotic-rich foods include sourdough bread, miso soup, naturally fermented pickles, soft cheeses, such as Gouda, unpasteurized sauerkraut, kefir and tempeh.
Foods to avoid
Avoid excessive heavy, oily, rich foods in one meal
Avoid cold foods, preference placed on warm foods
Avoid spicy or heavily seasoned foods
Avoid overeating, irregular eating schedule, eating quickly, or eating while angry.
Avoid alcohol, deep-fried foods, dairy,
Avoid scaleless fish, shrimp, crabs, beef, lamb and eggs
Avoid durian, pineapple and bamboo shoots
Avoid foods that are sticky or hard to digest such as taro, sticky rice or mashed potatoes
Avoid strong tonic herbs such as Korean Ginseng, and red ginseng
Do you have any questions or need a skincare consultation?
Call us: 647-966-7546A Dietary change to revive your skin
What is Eczema?
Eczema is a non-infective skin disease, an inflammatory response to various internal or external stimuli. Eczema can also be known as “contact dermatitis”. Though there are strictly defined differences.
Contact Dermatitis is usually acute and self-limiting and true eczema is usually chronic.
There are 6 main types of Eczema
Atopic Eczema
Contact Dermatitis
Dyshidrotic Eczema
Discoid Eczema
Varicose Eczema
Asteatotic/Xerotic Eczema
Common signs and symptoms of all types of eczemas may include:
Intense itching
Oozing of fluid when scratched
Fluids may form a crust
Chronic rubbing or scratching will cause mechanization and discoloration
Painful cracks develop over time
Appears anywhere on the body but most commonly neck, arms and knees
The scalp is rarely involved as is palms and soles of the feet
Nutritional Deficiencies
Various Deficiencies may cause differing symptoms. Usually, a deficiency in Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, B2, B3 are the most common to cause skin disease. Eczema usually coexists with various other health problems such as severe digestive changes, including diarrhea and gastritis, dementia, glossitis, eye problems, hair loss, anemia etc…
Food that may lessen eczema symptoms
Fatty fish such as salmon and herring contain omega-3 fatty, which is anti-inflammatory. You may also take an omega 3 supplement
Foods containing quercetin, a plant-based flavonoid, powerful anti-oxidant helps reduce inflammation. Foods high in quercetin include: apples, blueberries, cherries, broccoli, spinach, kale
Foods containing probiotics such as yogurt that contain live cultures help support a strong immune system and reduce flare-ups and allergic reactions. Other rich probiotic-rich foods include sourdough bread, miso soup, naturally fermented pickles, soft cheeses, such as Gouda, unpasteurized sauerkraut, kefir and tempeh.
Foods to avoid
Avoid excessive heavy, oily, rich foods in one meal
Avoid cold foods, preference placed on warm foods
Avoid spicy or heavily seasoned foods
Avoid overeating, irregular eating schedule, eating quickly, or eating while angry.
Avoid alcohol, deep-fried foods, dairy,
Avoid scaleless fish, shrimp, crabs, beef, lamb and eggs
Avoid durian, pineapple and bamboo shoots
Avoid foods that are sticky or hard to digest such as taro, sticky rice or mashed potatoes
Avoid strong tonic herbs such as Korean Ginseng, and red ginseng
Do you have any questions or need a skincare consultation?
Call us: 647-966-7546