When you have eczema (atopic dermatitis), you want to minimize inflammation and inflammatory processes whenever possible (there are good kinds of inflammation, but let’s put those aside for now). Here’s a little bit of science for you… When inflammatory responses shunt to histamine, we see a worsening of eczema symptoms. When we stimulate cAMP production […]
Research has shown the increasing essential fatty acid (EFA), specifically Omega-3, intake in people with atopic dermatitis (eczema) can be beneficial. People with eczema process EFAs differently, often having more pro-inflammatory Omega-6 and less anti-inflammatory Omega-3 in their blood and the walls of their cells. This decrease in longer-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (Omega-3’s EPA and […]
Atopic dermatitis, the umbrella under which eczema falls, is characterized by itching, and patches of dry, thickened skin typically on the hands, neck, face and legs. In children, it commonly appears on the backs of the knees and inside the elbows. To read more about adult eczema, please visit my eczema page by clicking here. […]
