Dr Rodney Ford says eczema can be caused by gluten

[DrRodneyFord]

@despookyhhr - Good question. They are both serious disease. Celiac sufferers get gut damage from gluten that can be seen by a microscope (called villus atrophy) and are more likely to get mal-absorption of vitamins and minerals. Gluten-sensitive people can get severe symptoms anywhere, and get extremely sick from gluten - but they do not get the gut tissue damage. There is not yet any single test that is accurate enough to make a diagnosis on all gluten-sensitive people. RF

[DrRodneyFord]

@despookyhhr thanks - not all eczema is associated with food reactions, yes people with severe long-standing celiac do get severe vitamin deficiency.

[DrRodneyFord]

@despookyhhr thanks - it is unusual to get such severe vitamin deficiency in celiac disease to cause a rash - but it is reported. Most rashes from gluten are DH and eczema and psoriasis.RF

[dumbie999]

oh and good work DrRodneyFord hope you're video helps some people !

[dumbie999]

but yeah just give its a go you have noting to loose , although eczema can cause problems for people for lots of different reasons so get some tests done, or try and see patterns with flareups and what you're eating by yourself, also leading a gluten free lifestyle at first can be a bit of a hassle and takes a bit of getting used to but it becomes easy and there's so many gluten free products these days and restaurants ect have helped these days too on there menu's telling you what contia gluten

[dumbie999]

havinng suffered with eczema from a kid to see a pattern with skin probelsm after eating products with wheat+gluten+yeast after sorting out my diet and getting rid of these products from diet eczema got so much better almost totally gone, my advice go to you're GP get a referall to a specialist and get some tests done it could well be you're diet exactly like this video and my experience

[DrRodneyFord]

@dumbie999 Thanks, good points, Hope that your message is getting through.

[BellaaMarlene]

WRONG

eczema has multiple causes..i had an allergy test & NO FOOD ALLERGY

[DrRodneyFord]

@BellaaMarlene As mentioned in the video, it can be caused by it but it isn't the only reason for eczema :)

[DrRodneyFord]

@DrRodneyFord Yes, eczema has multiple triggers - gluten is a common and poorly recognised one. Gluten-free does not cure everyone. But worthwhile testing for.

[cmonutube]

@BellaaMarlene gluten doesn't show up on allergy tests...

[EverywhereVirtually]

@BellaaMarlene NOT WRONG. Wheat causes my eczema. Wheat is very acidic and so it creates an immune response in the body. This manifests itself in the production of mucus in the gut and lungs as well as other places. After eating wheat I also see a return of my asthma. Stress is also another factor but in my case wheat is the primary cause.

[SCOTTDAVIDSON32]

Dores this apply to psoriasis?  I have it really bad! =o(

[WestSideCoolidge]

Psoriasis and Eczema are basically the same thing. They just have to name everything. But the cause is the same.

[DrRodneyFord]

Thanks, but I have to disgree with you. They are different conditions - they look different, feel different, and the causes are different. Psoriasis does not usually respond to a gluten free diet. But eczema often does. Cheers RF.

[WestSideCoolidge]

So what are the differences. I have/ had eczema on my face and the kin would flake in large amounts and fall from my face. It would feel like a burning feeling and I couldnt sleep at night. When I went on an organic diet it cleared up. I still have some on the back of my head. What should I do?

[DrRodneyFord]

Thanks, unfortunately, psoriasis does not usually get helped by a gluten free diet. Cheers, Dr Rodney Ford.

[gypsykatcher30]

is it possible that you can test negative in the gluten blood test, yet still have eczema from gluten/ wheat?

I have suffered with subacute eczema nearly all my life and recently after stopping gluten and wheat the itching has majorly subsided and this is after only 1 week.

Also, how long would it take after stopping gluten/ wheat for the symptoms to subside?

[uniquesolutionseu]

what happened with your eczema?

[gypsykatcher30]

its still there :(

It doesnt appear to be predominately affected by wheat/ gluten, but ive eliminated all major allergens from my diet for about 3 months so far and plan on doing it for longer, so far my skin has improved.

The best elimination on my skin was eliminating eggs. All these allergens (eggs, Gluten, nuts, milk etc) may not be a direct cause but most certainly can be a major contributer to the condition.

[uniquesolutionseu]

Thanks for you Feedack i am researching this issue since i have a small eczema in my head in the last three years...

I have heard that acupuncture has a great success when it comes to ezcema

Regards

[uniquesolutionseu]

@gypsykatcher30 Please go and try Acupuncture i am almost cured right now after i tried Acupuncture and i am still into the healing process without any change in my diet

[DrRodneyFord]

Thanks for the feed back - I hope that this idea has been some help to you. Cheers Rodney Ford

[SaltPower]

Love it Rod. Great use of time and space .I will be passing this on to some friends with eczema.

You are a legend ! Man on a mission...sally forth !

[nabilahamirruddin]

what contains gluten?sorry i don't know..

[DrRodneyFord]

@nabilahamirruddin wheat ...

[supaniceguy]

Thanks Dr. Ford! Any link to eczema should have been solved by now. Right now I'm testing hypoallergenic laundry detergent. I don't think it's the fabric softner. And I have not tried Dove soap only yet. Dermatologist will easily cut out poison oak, scabies, or virus and tell you there is no solution but Fluocinonide cream for temporary use. I will be solving this mystery soon.

[FinalAct4]

As always, I am delighted to see a new informational video from you, my Hero!

THANKS!

[GlutenFreeKiwiDotCom]

Great Stuff Doctor Gluten :)