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Posted: April 15 2015 at 10:02pm | IP Logged Quote MarilynW
Does anyone struggle with this? Despite trying food elimination diets(auto immune protocol, paleo, avoiding all the common triggers etc), despite using no fragrances, chemicals etc?

Also - does anyone have experience of Balsam of Peru allergy? Are patch tests worth it to determine this?


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Marilyn-

I have occasional bouts of eczema despite being dye and perfume free. They are not nearly as bad as I had when I was a kid, though- before I discovered the dye/perfume link. I have not tried any diet elimination.

One thing that was sabotaging my skin was shampoo. It took me a long time to figure that one out . I switched to DHS Clear Shampoo (dye, perfume and sulfate free), and that made a huge difference for me overall.

I also switched to Cetafil cream and lotion, which works best for me.
My dermatologist suggested it. I was doubtful after having tried Eucerin, Aquaphor, etc, but it really works for me.

I also stick with Dove Sensitive Skin soap.



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Have you tried to seriously deal with gut flora issues? My husbands excema was due to Chrons Disease. He has been on the GAPS diet for 3 years, which involves repairing gut flora, and his excema is gone and his Chrons is in remission.
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Even just adding the higher grade probiotics recommended by the GAPS diet could help if that were the issue and you aren't at a place to start a new, restrictive diet.

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