• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
BlackDoctor.org
Where Wellness & Culture Connect

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

  • Health Conditions
  • Wellness
  • Lifestyle
  • Longevity
  • Resource Centers
    • Clinical Trials Resource Center
    • Wellness on the Yard
    • Cancer Resource Center
    • Covid Resource Center
  • Find A Doctor
  • BDO TV
Home / Health Conditions / Eczema / Could a Non-Dairy Diet Cure Your Skin Problems?

Could a Non-Dairy Diet Cure Your Skin Problems?

dairy

Itchy red patches on the skin have several ways they might arise. Bug bites, poison ivy, and eczema are just a few of the many skin problems that may arise. Skin problems can be a nuisance. While there are many topical products and laser treatments on the market, there’s also one shift you can make at home that can help out your skin. Removing dairy from your diet can potentially clear up acne and give your skin a glow.

RELATED: 7 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Give Up Dairy

How does eliminating dairy help your skin?

Eliminating dairy from your diet can enhance skin texture and tone. Eliminating dairy can improve skin conditions like acne and rosacea. Skim milk causes the most skin problems because of the whey protein, hormones, and sugars. It will take about two to three weeks to see a difference in your skin if you choose to remove dairy from your diet. There are many vegan substitutes on the market that you can enjoy if you try to cut dairy.

The most significant irritant of the dairy food group is skim milk. Getting rid of foods like milk, cheese, and ice cream is a terrific way to give your skin a boost. Cutting dairy may improve skin texture, skin tone, and acne.

Whey protein, specifically in skim milk, is pro-inflammatory and can lead to inflammation, manifesting as acne and rosacea. Beyond the whey protein, occasionally skim milk has problem-causing hormones that can irritate your skin.

You May Also Like
View Our Resources To Better Understand How Clinical Trials May Help Advance Research

Cow milk may have hormones that also can contribute to acne and inflammation.

Skim milk has added sugars that can cause acne flares. In addition to the protein and hormones found in skim milk, its sugar content can also cause skin troubles. Skim milk has more sugar in it than whole milk.

The increased sugars lead to a higher glycemic index. Foods with a high glycemic index are known for flaring acne, so staying away from skim milk may help control these flares.

Even though skim milk is a major culprit when it comes to skin problems, dermatologists agree that eliminating all dairy can help your

You May Also Like
13 Signs You Need to See a Dermatologist
Continue Reading

The Latest In Eczema

foods that help eczema go away

Food as Medicine: 5 Foods That Reduce Eczema Symptoms

Eczema is a frustrating skin condition that can cause dry, itchy and inflamed skin. Like many other maladies, eczema doesn’t have a defined cure. However, in addition to your doctor’s treatment, there are some ways to help alleviate symptoms. As read more about Food as Medicine: 5 Foods That Reduce Eczema Symptoms
eyelid eczema

Itchy Eyes? Three Signs You Have Eyelid Eczema

There are times when we’ve all experienced that itch that we just can’t reach. However, it’s an entirely different battle when we’re constantly itching. In the U.S., a whopping 31 million people experience some form or another of eczema. The read more about Itchy Eyes? Three Signs You Have Eyelid Eczema
eczema triggers

5 Things You Didn’t Know Were Triggering Your Eczema

A crucial part of managing eczema is learning your triggers and how to avoid them. The problem is that some causes of eczema flare-ups are hiding in places you wouldn’t expect. Fortunately, it’s never too late to identify what’s causing read more about 5 Things You Didn’t Know Were Triggering Your Eczema
ice bath

A Woman With Eczema Says an Ice Bath Has Completely Changed Her Skin

When it comes to pesky skin conditions like eczema, they can ruin anyone’s day. Millions of people suffer from chronic skin issues on a daily basis. Unfortunately, research tries to argue that Black people suffer the most from eczema and read more about A Woman With Eczema Says an Ice Bath Has Completely Changed Her Skin
Kerry Washington

Black History of Health: Kerry Washington

Though Kerry Washington is most known for her role in ‘Scandal’, she started acting at a young age. While she was a teenager, the future actress performed with the TADA! Youth Theater teen group. Her first venture to the television read more about Black History of Health: Kerry Washington
scalp eczema shampoo

A Black Cosmetologist Debuts Natural-Shampoo To Get Rid of Scalp Eczema

While our overall health is important, our hair health definitely has a huge impact on our lives. After all, hair is one of the first things people notice about us. If our hair isn’t at its best, we instantly feel read more about A Black Cosmetologist Debuts Natural-Shampoo To Get Rid of Scalp Eczema

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to our newsletter

Poll

Popular Posts

  • YouTuber and Relationship ‘Expert’ Kevin Samuels Cause of Death RevealedYouTuber and Relationship 'Expert' Kevin Samuels Cause of Death Revealed
  • Lionel Richie Shares His Top 3 ‘Anti-Aging Secrets’Lionel Richie Shares His Top 3 ‘Anti-Aging Secrets’
  • Football Legend & Coach Deion Sanders Has Toes AmputatedFootball Legend & Coach Deion Sanders Has Toes Amputated
  • ‘COVID Toes’ Might Be a Sign You Had the Disease'COVID Toes' Might Be a Sign You Had the Disease
  • Angela Bassett 7-Year Journey to Parenthood: Enjoy the JourneyAngela Bassett 7-Year Journey to Parenthood: Enjoy the Journey

Footer

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

BDO is the world’s largest and most comprehensive online health resource specifically targeted to African Americans. BDO understands that the uniqueness of Black culture - our heritage and our traditions - plays a role in our health. BDO gives you access to innovative new approaches to the health information you need in everyday language so you can break through the disparities, gain control and live your life to its fullest.

Connect With Us

Learn More About

  • Hepatitis C
  • Diabetes
  • Sickle Cell
  • Mental Health
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise With Us
  • BlackDoctor.org Advertising and Sponsorship Policy
  • Daily Vitamina
  • TBH

Copyright © 2023, BlackDoctor, Inc. All rights reserved.