Eczema
Symptoms of eczema include red, itchy skin and blisters, which may be mild to severe. Eczema is sometimes used interchangeably with the term "dermatitis," which means any skin inflammation. Eczema may be caused by contact with substances that irritate the skin, or by allergies or stress. It may help to exclude possible allergens from the diet to see if eczema symptoms improve.
Recommended vitamins:
Recommended nutrients:
Recommended vitamins:
- Vitamin A -- reduces scaling
- Vitamin B complex -- essential for healthy skin and cell growth
- Vitamin C -- a natural antihistamine, useful for skin problems caused by allergy
- Vitamin D -- crucial for skin health
- Vitamin E -- improves healing
- Biotin -- needed for the production of fatty acids, vital for healthy skin
Recommended nutrients:
- Omega-3 fish oils -- reduce inflammation
- Omega-6 oils -- evening primrose oil reduces itching and encourages healing
- Acidophilus -- restores friendly intestinal bacteria destroyed if taking antibiotics to treat infection
- Bioflavonoids -- improve the action of Vitamin C
- Salmon, mackerel, and sardines
- Nuts and seeds
- Whole grains
- Green, leafy vegetables
- Fresh fruit
- Chicken
- Animal fats and fried foods, which block the formation of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins
- Foods that may cause allergies, such as wheat, dairy products, peanuts, and shellfish.
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