The link between food and eczema is often misunderstood.
If you or your child has eczema, you may have wondered whether a certain food is to blame or come across advice online to cut out certain foods. But the relationship among diet, food allergy and eczema is more complicated than many diet claims suggest, and unnecessary food restrictions can be harmful, especially for children.
This webinar will separate evidence from common misconceptions, explain the differences among food allergy, food intolerance and an eczema flare, and help you make informed decisions about food allergy testing and dietary changes.
Join us Thursday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m. PT | 6 p.m. CT | 7 p.m. ET
You will learn:
- What current research says about food, diet, food allergy and eczema
- The difference between a food allergy, a food intolerance or sensitivity and an eczema flare
- When food allergy testing may or may not help, and why a positive test does not always mean a food is causing symptoms
- The possible benefits and risks of cutting out foods, including nutrition concerns for children
- How to evaluate diet claims about eczema and what to do if you think food is affecting your symptoms
Presenter
Ari Zelig, M.D., is an allergist and immunologist at Charleston ENT & Allergy in Charleston, South Carolina. He is board-certified in allergy and immunology and in general pediatrics and treats patients of all ages with allergic and immunologic disorders. He completed his pediatric residency at Mount Sinai Hospital and his allergy and immunology fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. His medical training included focused research on food allergies in pediatric patients.
