The Hand Eczema Nightmare No Cream Could Fix

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Joseph has lived with eczema his entire life, though as you'll soon discover, that's no longer the case. For most of his life, it was largely confined to his arms and didn't bother him too much. That changed during a particularly stressful period in recent years, when it spread to his hands.

Joseph recalls his experience with eczema.  

“What I at first thought was nothing turned out to be the most stressful and painful thing that could have ever happened to me not only mentally but physically too. The constant pain and itch at times was unbearable. I was constantly waking up at night with an aggressive itch that lasted hours. Every cream I was given constantly made my eczema spread and feel a lot worse. Not only that but it got to the point where I hated leaving my house knowing people could see my hands, as well as the constant fear of it never going away, ate me up inside." 

Joseph was at his breaking point when he decided to try the FID program from The Eczema Detox. Joseph swapped his regular fast food and desserts for red cabbage, leeks, and skinless chicken breast. He describes that this was in no way easy as he found it challenging giving up many of the foods he loved however, it became easier to embrace as the healing began. 

Feeling his skin and energy levels improve lifted Josephs’s spirits, bringing him out of the darkness and making it easier for him to continue with even more determination than before.

Joseph found taking Skin Friend AM and PM was really helpful on his journey as he noticed his skin healed a lot faster once he started taking them. 

Joseph also used Skin Friend 24 Hour Rescue Balm and noted that  “It was my favourite product as it definitely made my skin feel so much smoother and helped clear up my eczema. Also, it would never sting when using it as some other moisturisers did.”   

Since his skin has improved on FID, Joseph is now able to lead a more active lifestyle.  

"I do feel a lot more active right now since starting the FID diet, so I tend to go on a lot more runs throughout the week and I have noticed that it does make me feel a lot better." 

Joseph’s journey is not quite over yet as he is still on the FID program, testing different types of food every week to see how his skin reacts. Although he continues on the FID program his eczema is long gone since completely eliminating trigger foods from his diet.

Thank you so much to Joseph for sharing his story. We hope it can help you embark on a healing journey if you're struggling with itchy skin. 

Article by nutritionist Bonnie. 

 

 

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Frequently asked questions

Does food allergy trigger eczema?

Food allergy and eczema are closely linked, and allergies can absolutely make eczema worse, but they're often not what starts it in the first place. In fact, research suggests the reverse may be more accurate: eczema itself may come first and increase the risk of developing food allergies, rather than the other way around (Tsakok et al. 2016). One study found that babies with eczema were up to six times more likely to become
sensitised to foods compared to those without eczema. In children with established eczema, up to 66% showed food sensitisation, with confirmed food allergy in up to 81% of cases (Tsakok et al. 2016).

If you or your child has a diagnosed food allergy, those foods should be avoided for now. For additional guidance, the Food Intolerance Diagnosis (FID) Program in The Eczema Detox book can help identify food intolerances that do not show up in allergy tests (see next FAQ).
Do food allergy tests help eczema?

Skin prick tests and other food allergy tests including blood tests and patch tests can be unreliable on their own, so an oral food
challenge (supervised by an allergy specialist if you are prone to anaphylaxis), is the most accurate way to confirm whether you or your child is reacting to a particular food. For additional guidance, the FID Program in The Eczema Detox book can help you to identify your personal triggers.
About the authors

Ren Karen Fischer is a nutritionist, mother of two, and award-winning author of seven books, including the bestsellers The Eczema Diet and The Eczema Detox. Fischer is also a peer-reviewed published researcher, and is currently undertaking eczema research as part of a Master's by Research at Bond University. Combining clinical research with real-world experience, she is dedicated to advancing evidence-based care for eczema.

Nutritionist Bonnie Taylor holds a Bachelor of Health Science degree and helps people with eczema identify their individual triggers through the FID Program. Taylor has worked alongside Fischer for many years and offers nutrition consultations by appointment.