Comments on: Can a person have both? http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2005/12/29/can-a-person-have-both/ Eczema, dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, dry skin, skleroderma and other skin disorders. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:15:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Etta Zita http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2005/12/29/can-a-person-have-both/#comment-12482 Etta Zita Sun, 01 Jan 2006 05:43:19 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2005/12/29/can-a-person-have-both/#comment-12482 Hi Denice, I also have both eczema and psoriasis. So, it looks like it definitely is possible. I've had eczema all my life (I'm 49 now), but the psoriasis started a few years ago. Like you, I'm focusing on managing both through diet. I've found the greatest correlation between nightshades and my psoriasis, and between sugar and the eczema. I have avoided nightshades (tomatos, pepper, white potatos, paprika, eggplant, tobacco, etc) for about a year now, and the psoriasis is almost cleared up. It went from a severe case of psoriasis covering my lower legs, including severe swelling and pain (arthritic psoriasis), scaling and itching that kept me awake at nights. Now it's down to a small dry red patch on each leg without itching. However, if I slip up I'll immediately notice some new itching and redness in the area. Similarly with eczema and sugar (especially processed sugar). I try to avoid sugar, but it's hard. When I feel I have to have something sweet, it try to limit it to natural sweeteners like honey or fruit sugars (fructose). <!--more--> It's a long, frustrating process, but after years of trying various supplements and diets, I feel like I've finally located the key dietary issues for me. I don't know if the same things work for others, but I would imagine that some of you may have similar triggers. Leesh Hi Denice,
I also have both eczema and psoriasis. So, it looks like it definitely is
possible. I’ve had eczema all my life (I’m 49 now), but the psoriasis
started a few years ago. Like you, I’m focusing on managing both through
diet. I’ve found the greatest correlation between nightshades and my
psoriasis, and between sugar and the eczema. I have avoided nightshades
(tomatos, pepper, white potatos, paprika, eggplant, tobacco, etc) for about
a year now, and the psoriasis is almost cleared up. It went from a severe
case of psoriasis covering my lower legs, including severe swelling and pain
(arthritic psoriasis), scaling and itching that kept me awake at nights. Now
it’s down to a small dry red patch on each leg without itching. However, if
I slip up I’ll immediately notice some new itching and redness in the area.
Similarly with eczema and sugar (especially processed sugar). I try to avoid
sugar, but it’s hard. When I feel I have to have something sweet, it try to
limit it to natural sweeteners like honey or fruit sugars (fructose).

It’s a long, frustrating process, but after years of trying various
supplements and diets, I feel like I’ve finally located the key dietary
issues for me. I don’t know if the same things work for others, but I would
imagine that some of you may have similar triggers.
Leesh

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