Hi Peggy

I would suggest paying attention or even keeping a diary to what your daughter eats and the effect it has on her skin. This may help more in determining what specific food may aggravate her eczema. Potentially provoking foods include peanuts, milk, soy, fish, and eggs. Foods high in saturated fats like meat and full fat dairy product such as milk and cheese and trans-fatty acids such as fried foods may cause more inflammation as might sugar. On the other hand, fresh fruits especially dark berries, and vegetables, whole grains, and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as nuts, flax, seeds, and fish may reduce inflammation and therefore help .

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is an omega-6 fatty acid. Studies with GLA are mixed, however there is some evidence that patients with eczema, have low levels of GLA. Several early studies done recently suggested that GLA derived from evening primrose oil is beneficial for relieving symptoms associated with eczema. Given you daughter’s age I would consults her pediatrician before you give her any supplements.

I hope this helps. If you have any further questions don’t hesitate to ask.
DoctorL

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