Itchy Skin
Dry, itchy inflamed skin can make life a misery. It is estimated that at any one time around 25% of the population has a skin
problem that could benefit from medical care; skin conditions account for between 15 and 20% of a GP’s workload.One cause of itchy skin is eczema, a general term encompassing various inflamed
skin conditions. ‘Atopy’ is the term used for the tendency to develop eczema, asthma and/or hay
fever. Atopic people have an overactive immune system and their skin easily becomes
inflamed. Although its cause is unknown, the condition appears to be an abnormal response
of the body’s immune system. Eczema is not contagious and, like many diseases,
currently cannot be cured. However, for most patients the condition can be managed
well with treatment and avoidance of triggers. Diet plays a important role in
the management of skin symptom flare-ups. Not all food triggers will be the same
for everyone, and so understanding that food intolerance can contribute to skin
problems and then identifying and eliminating the trigger foods is key to reducing
symptoms.
Buy a 'First Step' test today and find out if your symptoms are being caused by Food Intolerance.