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Doctors don't know exactly what causes eczema. The most common type of eczema -- atopic dermatitis -- resembles an allergy. But the skin irritation, which is more often seen in children rather than adults, is not an allergic reaction. The current thinking is that eczema is caused by a combination of factors that include: Genetics.
A wide number of foods can precipitate eczema. How does this happen These foods can trigger eczema through a number of different mechanisms: 1  by immediate allergic reactions; 2  by slow onset reactions; 3  and by chemical irritation.