There is no ‘wonder food’ that will totally cure you of the symptoms of dermatitis, but research has shown that certain changes to the diet can have a beneficial effect. Cutting out lactose – as found in cow’s milk – is one of the most common suggestions for eczema sufferers, and it is recommended that you try switching to a vegetable milk alternative to see whether this has any effect on your condition. Others have also suggested experimenting with cutting out foods such as gluten, eggs, soy, nuts, sugar and strong citrus fruits, to see if your condition could be partially related to an intolerance.
On the other hand, increasing consumption of foods like healthy fats (olive and coconut oils), grains and vegetables have been shown in some to have a positive effect. Essentially, any effort that can be made to follow a good, healthy, balanced diet may all help to improve health generally and relieve symptoms – alongside a good topical treatment to provide additional relief.