When the skin is inflamed and becomes red and itchy rashes, it can be one of the two types of atopic dermatitis. One of these conditions is called eczema. This condition can affect any part of the body, even the eyelids, and it causes severe inflammation and itching. Scratching the spots or rashes causes redness, swelling, and worsens the itchiness. Often, doctors will recommend topic treatments and medications like Dupixent and Cibinqo to help ease itchiness. Also if you could add “atopic dermatitis” somewhere in the first paragraph that would be good. This condition often develops because of inflammation in the body, and a healthy diet, along with treatment, can help alleviate the symptoms.

Certain foods naturally trigger the release of T cells, which cause inflammation. Some other foods, in contrast, release immunoglobulin, an antibody that is produced in response to the threat. Nuts, milk, and wheat are some foods that contribute to inflammation in the body and are best avoided by people with this condition. At the same time, anti-inflammatory foods like fish, probiotics, and flavonoid-rich foods should be included in the diet. This article lists some dietary changes to follow to manage eczema and atopic dermatitis.

Foods to eat

• Fish
  A natural source of omega-3 fatty acids that help fight inflammation in the body, consuming fatty fish is a very important dietary change to make to manage eczema and atopic dermatitis. Salmon, albacore, mackerel, tuna, sardines, and herring are some fatty fish to include in the diet.
• Probiotics
  Probiotics are bacteria that promote gut health. Yogurt with live and active cultures, miso, and tempeh are loaded with probiotics. Fermented foods and drinks like kefir, kombucha, and sauerkraut also have probiotics and are beneficial for people with eczema.
• Foods rich in inflammation-fighting flavonoids
  Colorful vegetables and fruits like apples, broccoli, cherry, spinach, and kale are packed with flavonoids, which help fight inflammation. Another dietary change to manage eczema and atopic dermatitis is to include these foods in the daily diet to reduce flare-ups.

Foods to avoid
The following are some common foods to eliminate from the diet:

• Citrus fruits
• Dairy products
• Gluten or wheat
• Eggs
• Soy
• Tomatoes
• Certain types of nuts
• Spices, like cinnamon, vanilla, and cloves

Food-sensitive eczema reactions usually occur 6 to 24 hours after consuming a particular food. In such cases, an elimination diet should be followed to determine the food that is causing the reaction. An elimination diet needs you to avoid some of the most common foods that trigger eczema flare-ups. Also, people with atopic dermatitis, especially children, mostly have a food allergy, so allergy testing is recommended by doctors.

Nickel is found in trace amounts in the soil, so it is also present in some foods. It is advised to avoid eating foods that contain nickel, like the ones mentioned here:

• Beans, lentils, and peas
• Nuts and seeds
• Soybeans
• Shellfish and canned meat
• Black tea
• Chocolate

People with this condition usually suffer from oral allergies or sensitivity to birch pollen, so they would need to make the dietary change of eliminating the following foods from their diet to manage eczema and atopic dermatitis:

• Green apples
• Celery
• Carrots
• Pears
• Hazelnuts