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By Vincent Iannelli, M.D., About.com Guide to Pediatrics since 2001

Eczema and Food Allergies

Thursday November 9, 2006
Since eczema normally comes and goes and many children can go days or weeks with clear skin, it can be difficult to figure out what is triggering outbreaks of eczema in young children.

Do you think food allergies are triggering your child's eczema? Keep in mind that many experts do not believe that food allergies are a big trigger for eczema, so most parents should not go out of their way to restrict their child's diet without talking to their pediatrician first. And review what you can do if you think that your baby's formula is causing breakouts in this article on eczema and food allergies.

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