‘Control the itch’: Eczema and the need for a good and enriching diet

‘Control the itch’: Eczema and the need for a good and enriching diet

Eczema is a chronic skin  condition that causes red, itchy scaly skin that may release clear fluid when scratched eczema is caused due to genetic conditions and environmental conditions. Since eczema is an inflammatory condition consuming products that are inflammatory can help with the condition. Right diet plan can help you  control the condition. 

Dr Vichitra states, “There are certain signs that indicate a person should consult a doctor, specifically a dermatologist, regarding their skin condition. If a rash is recurrent, persistent, intensely itchy, oozing, or crusty, it is advisable to seek medical attention.”

According to research in 2022 almost 30% of children have eczema due to food allergies but this article here will tell you a  few ways of making your meals more enriching and make your skin more anti- inflammatory.

  • Foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids like fish - salmon, anchovy,  mackerel can help in reducing inflammation. Fish oil and krill oil can also contribute to anti-inflammation.
  • Probiotic food such as yogurt, helps in fighting the overactive immune system which causes the shedding of the skin and it helps in creating a balanced gut microbiome.
  • Foods rich in potassium like bananas, avocados, sweet potatoes  white beans can also help in reducing inflammation and reduce eczema systems. 
  • Fruits and vegetables such as broccoli cherries and spinach apples are contented with flavonoids that are essential for  skin repairing and cell building. 
  • Lack of Vitamin D and eczema are also linked together, consuming products with vitamin d can lead to repairing skin barrier along with that also build an immune system and also regulate it. It can also lessen inflammation and reduce allergies which are related to eczema as well.
  • Vitamin c also protects the skin cell and helps in producing collagen and prevent skin damage and inflammation. Vitamin C deficiency can also aggravate the condition therefore doctors also recommended intake of vitamin c.

You can also visit gytree website to consult our expert dermatologist and learn more about eczema and how you can enhance your diet. Also visit gytree shop to add the supplements to your everyday lives which bridge the gaps between hectic schedules and intaking of nutrients.

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