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Do Any Of You Notice Certain Foods Trigger It Off? The Doctors Say No.

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Berea, OH

I ate some tomato last night,instant itch and fruits around the mouth itch. Also, my first bad breakout, my hair really fell out. Anyone? This really helps! Bless you all!

January 23
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A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I open them up too. Doctors hate that. But it really does heal them faster as long as you keep them clean and sterile and covered.

January 24
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I have too noticed the stress level, bam! It's like there's been an entire body chemistry change.

January 27
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I am avoiding chicken eggs and tomatoes. They cause more itchiness to me.

January 27
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Thank you. Actually I can't complain compared to a lot. I get very few sores and probably not those if I wouldn't pick. I have had a few nodules, hip, back of neck. The itch is moves, not often does the white bump pop up. My first outbreak though, 2 years ago I was covered with sores, not a square inch on my back and itched all over. Scary. Didn't let up until I had a shot of cortisone. The nodules on my hip were terrible though. I opened them up, how much more can it hurt? I poured alcohol, doctor had a fit, but they went away. It is localized, shoulders, hairline now. I pray for those that have it bad. It's devastating.

January 24
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Have you noticed a connection between what you eat and your prurigo nodularis (PN) symptoms? Some people with PN find that certain foods can trigger flare-ups. Here are some foods that might be worth avoiding:

Pro-Inflammatory Foods
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fast-food meals and fried foods
- Ice cream
- Pancakes, buns, and Show Full Answer

Have you noticed a connection between what you eat and your prurigo nodularis (PN) symptoms? Some people with PN find that certain foods can trigger flare-ups. Here are some foods that might be worth avoiding:

Pro-Inflammatory Foods:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fast-food meals and fried foods
- Ice cream
- Pancakes, buns, and bagels
- Processed snacks (like pretzels and chips)
- Soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages
- Sugary breakfast cereals
- Sweet desserts and candy
- Refined carbohydrates (white bread)
- Red meat

Foods That Increase Histamines:
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Citrus fruits
- Eggplant
- Kiwi
- Papayas
- Pineapples
- Plums
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Tomatoes

Foods to Reduce Histamine Levels:
- Aged or fermented foods
- Chicken eggs
- Chocolate
- Fermented soy products
- Hard and semihard cheeses
- Mushrooms
- Oily fish
- Pickled vegetables and sauerkraut
- Sausage
- Shellfish
- Wine and beer

Tips:
- Elimination Diets: Experiment with an elimination diet to identify specific triggers. A registered dietitian can guide you through this process.
- Food Diary: Keeping a food diary can help you track which foods might be causing flare-ups.

Remember, everyone reacts differently to foods, so what triggers symptoms in one person might not affect another. Always consult with a healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.

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