Symptom Management

Elimination Diet Guide

Important Notice

Always consult with healthcare professionals before starting an elimination diet. Restricting food groups without proper guidance can lead to nutritional deficiencies.

What is an Elimination Diet?

An elimination diet is a structured approach to identifying food triggers that may worsen eczema symptoms. It involves temporarily removing specific foods from your diet and then carefully reintroducing them to identify potential triggers.

Common Food Triggers:

  • Dairy products
  • Eggs
  • Nuts and seeds
  • Soy products
  • Wheat and gluten
  • Certain fruits
The Process

Phase 1: Preparation

  • Keep a detailed food and symptom diary
  • Plan your meals and shopping carefully
  • Remove all potential trigger foods
  • Ensure you maintain a balanced diet

Phase 2: Elimination

  • Strictly avoid selected foods for 2-4 weeks
  • Continue monitoring symptoms
  • Read food labels carefully
  • Be aware of hidden ingredients

Phase 3: Reintroduction

  • Reintroduce one food at a time
  • Wait 2-3 days between each reintroduction
  • Document any reactions
  • If no reaction, move to next food
Important Tips
  • Keep a detailed food and symptom diary
  • Take photos of any skin changes
  • Consider other factors (stress, weather, etc.)
  • Don't eliminate too many foods at once
  • Ensure adequate nutrition throughout the process

Remember

Food triggers are individual - what affects one person may not affect another. Focus on identifying your personal triggers rather than following generic lists.