3. Food Allergies
Patients with atopic dermatitis, the most common kind of eczema, usually have a food allergy as well. This is why if you have eczema, you should be tested for food allergies especially if you’ve shown a sensitivity to eating certain foods. It is rare, but not entirely unreported, that food allergies – especially in children – have triggered flare-ups. They also seem to impact the kind of symptoms experienced. The most important link though is that if you have eczema, you have a higher risk of developing a food allergy as well.
The most common allergies are milk, egg, and peanuts but rare triggers such as corn and chocolate also exist. Citrus fruits, berries, and tomatoes are unlikely to cause any actual allergic reaction, but they sometimes cause an irritation on or near the face area. If you or your child has severe atopic dermatitis that doesn’t respond to aggressive treatments, it’s best to get tested for food allergies as well.