Baby eczema can be caused by various reasons and sometimes recurs, so parents need to take careful care of their babies during the period of eczema to completely eradicate it. Some parents are curious about whether there are any foods that cannot be eaten for their baby's eczema, and worry that diet may worsen the eczema. So, are there any taboos for babies with eczema?
Baby eczema needs to be avoided, and if the baby is breastfed, the mother needs to avoid it. Eczema is likely caused by food allergies, so it is advisable to avoid foods that can easily trigger allergic reactions, such as shrimp, fish, seafood, etc. However, dietary restrictions cannot be applied uniformly. If these foods are not eaten, it can actually cause malnutrition in the baby. Mothers can consume small amounts of various foods separately to observe whether they cause eczema.
Secondly, it is important to avoid foods with high levels of moisture. In traditional Chinese medicine, foods such as bamboo shoots, lotus seeds, and lamb are considered volatile and can cause dampness in the body, leading to eczema. Therefore, it is best for mothers to consume small amounts of these foods and avoid them during treatment. Pickled foods, due to their high salt content, are not conducive to the recovery of eczema in babies and should also be avoided.
For foods with strong irritants and high oil content, it is also necessary to avoid them. Foods rich in irritants such as garlic, ginger, and scallions have a stimulating effect on eczema on the skin, but can make children feel unbearable itching and hinder the recovery of eczema. A greasy diet can also affect breast milk and be detrimental to a baby's eczema.
