Itchy Skin: Common Food Sensitivities and Reactions

An itchy skin rash is caused by the presence of an allergen. Allergies to food can manifest in many ways, including itchy skin. There are many foods that can cause itchy skin rashes in people who are sensitive to them, and some are more common than others.

Here is a list of the most common food sensitivities:

Gluten

Alcohol

Fructose

Milk

Chocolate

Eggs

Yeast

The most common food sensitivities are to wheat and dairy.

Other common food sensitivities are:

gluten (the protein in wheat, barley, and rye)

dairy (whey and casein)

eggs

soy

corn

yeast

nuts

chocolate

beans

cane sugar (sucrose)

The most common food sensitivities are:

* Milk and dairy products

* Wheat and gluten grains (wheat, spelt, rye, barley)

* Eggs

* Soybean and soy products

* Peanuts

* Tree nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews)

* Corn

* Fish (salmon, tuna)

* Shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp)

* Sesame seeds and sesame oil

The most common food sensitivities are:

– Wheat/Gluten

– Dairy

– Corn/Maize

– Soy

– Peanuts

– Egg whites

Many people have sensitivities to certain foods. While many foods can cause a reaction, here are the most common food sensitivities. Allergies are immune system reactions that can involve hives, swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing and even death. Sensitivities involve symptoms such as nausea, fatigue and migraine headaches. If you notice any of these symptoms after eating a food, eliminating it from your diet for at least a week will help determine whether you have a sensitivity to that food.

If your symptoms are severe or you feel sick after eating more than one of these foods, see your doctor.

Wheat

Itchy skin, or pruritus, can be caused by a number of conditions. But in most cases it’s due to dry skin. You might have an itchy sensation all over, or just on one part of your body such as your back, arms, legs, or scalp.

Itchy skin can be a symptom of an underlying illness. These include liver disease, kidney failure, iron deficiency anemia, thyroid problems and cancer. But sometimes the cause is unknown.

Symptoms associated with itchy skin (pruritus) may include:

Rash

Itchy skin can be a symptom of a wide variety of conditions. It is important to determine the cause, as treatments vary widely.

The following list contains some of the most common causes.

* Diaper rash

* Dry skin

* Food allergies/sensitivities: milk, eggs, wheat, soybeans, peanuts, fish and shellfish, tree nuts (such as walnuts or almonds), yeast and corn. The most common food allergens are milk and eggs.

* Hay fever

* Hives (urticaria)

* Insect bites and stings

* Latex allergy

* Medicines: If you suspect that a medicine is causing your itchy skin, call your doctor or pharmacist. Do not stop taking any medicine without first checking with your doctor. Medicines that are known to cause itchy skin include: antibiotics, such as penicillin; beta-blockers taken for high blood pressure; dandruff shampoo; isotretinoin (Accutane); lithium (Lithonate); naproxen (Naprosyn) and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); oral contraceptives; phenothiazine tranquilizers; potassium iodide; quinine; rifampin