My Eczema Is Driving Me Crazy!

[tbradley93]

Okay, so I'm new to all this gluten-free diet and celiac. A week ago I went on gluten-free diet for 10 days per allergist orders b/c I tested a 5 for a wheat allergy on the skin test (I start on my allergy shots soon). I also tested for other allergies but mostly environmental. I

[wowzer]

My eczema did go away on the gluten free diet. I think it was in the first couple of weeks that it disappeared. Be patient it does get better. Also make sure that your soap, shampoo. body wash, lotion,etc. that touches your skin or body is also gluten free. My itching did go away going gluten free. Good luck.

[Cheri A]

Eczema is so hard because it's the itch that rashes. My dd has struggled with eczema her whole life until the last year. Now that we got the wheat and gluten out of her diet, we're down to the environmental triggers. She also tested + to wheat and rice on the allergy testing. I use sorghum flour to replace anything that says rice flour. We also have been allowing her, now, to have Tinkyada pasta once a week and she does ok with that. I hope that you are feeling better soon!

[tbradley93]

Eczema is so hard because it's the itch that rashes. My dd has struggled with eczema her whole life until the last year. Now that we got the wheat and gluten out of her diet, we're down to the environmental triggers. She also tested + to wheat and rice on the allergy testing. I use sorghum flour to replace anything that says rice flour. We also have been allowing her, now, to have Tinkyada pasta once a week and she does ok with that. I hope that you are feeling better soon!

Can she eat rice even though she tested positive for it? And what is sorghum flour...is that at the health food store? Tinkyada pasta ??? I've never heard of these items.

[Guest JennyK]

Califlora Calendula Gel by Boericke & Tafel is a fantastic topical gel that gives a lot of relief from eczema. Both my sister and I have had luck with this product. You can find it in stores like Whole Foods.