Eczema & Food Allergies

Almost 1 in 5 of us suffer from atopic eczema at some time during childhood. Many parents try to make changes to their child’s diet to try and improve their skin – but how effective is this and what are the clues to detecting when a food allergy may be causing problematic eczema?

What is eczema?

The last 40 years have seen dramatic rise in allergic diseases particulary in the Western World.

Eczema / Allergy Association

Eczema may be associated with immediate food allergies, delayed food allergies or both.

Immediate Food Allergies

There is a very close relationship with eczema and immediate food allergies

Delayed Food Allergies

The link between delayed food allergies and eczema remains quite controversial.

Symptoms

Clues that your child's eczema may be related to food.

Getting a diagnosis

What to do if you suspect food is a problem.