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There are so many factors that go into the day to day life of eczema sufferers. Food, clothes, scents and a host of other triggers. Here are some triggers you may not know.
Fruits – oranges, blueberries, tomatoes, lemons and strawberries and apples
Dairy – Casein in milk and milk products can trigger eczema. Avoid food such as yogurt, cheese and milk products
Wheat based products – Some people are allergic to the gluten in wheat. It’s best to avoid bread, pancakes, crackers, bagels and donuts. Cereal with oats, barley and rye can also be triggers.
Nuts – Walnuts, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, peanuts and pistachios all contribute to eczema. With a nut allergy this one is easy for us to avoid.
Seafood – Lobster, salmon, mussels and clams all cause flares
Egg & Soy – eggs and soy based products such as tofu and soy milk. we use soy milk because our boys have milk issues and can’t have almond or coconut milk.
Eli has a limited diet as it is, this list knocks off most of the foods that he agrees to eat. We need to find creative ways to get him to eat what he needs. It’s a constant search for foods that won’t disagree with him that he actually likes.
Detergent – We only use Free and Clear, the smallest scent will attack Eli and Kyle’s skin. We never use dryer sheets for the same reason.
Clothes – We use 100% cotton for the boys. Fleece was the biggest trigger we found, the seems on socks also bother him while he is having a flare up. Eli wears a sleep suit that we ordered from London, it’s made a huge difference. It was expensive but worht every penny.
Perfume & Cologne – We don’t wear any fragrances, Eli has always had an almost immediate reaction to it.
Cleaning products – We use Method from Target, they have some really mild choices. The bathtub is the one that concerns me most. I usually rinse it several times before the boys go in. Right now it’s easier to do sink baths, we can regulate the temp of the water easier.
Bathing Products – We use Maya’s soap to wash the boys bodies. I lather the soap in my hands and clean them with my hands rather than a face cloth. We use Mustela shampoo and have never had an issue with a reaction. Tubs go no more than 10 minutes we pat them dry and immediately load them with vasoline and put on pajamas.
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Eli’s skin week 8 – he looks amazing!