Some common foods may trigger an eczema flare-up. Making a conscious effort to change your diet is hard, but understanding your triggers in food may also help alleviate eczema symptoms. Finding the motivation to eat right when you have eczema is best done alongside others with eczema who understand the obstacles and rewards.

On MyEczemaTeam, the social network and online support group for those living with eczema, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. Diet is one of the top 10 topics most discussed.

Here are a few question-and-answer threads about diet:

• Has anyone ever tried a plant-based diet to encourage healing?
• Has anyone had any success with the elimination diet?
• Do you see any improvements in dietary changes?

Here are conversations that have taken place about diet:

• I'm considering the elimination diet, any thoughts?
• Anyone on here used kefir products (goat milk products) to help with their eczema?
• I figured out my eczema trigger.

Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyEczemaTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.

Feel free to ask a question here.