Table of Contents
- Why should you remove dairy products if you have eczema?
- Will my child with eczema outgrow a milk allergy?
- Cow’s milk vs. other milks for eczema
- “Dairy-Free Cured My Eczema” – Success Stories
- Why is eliminating dairy so effective in treating eczema?
Is there a link between eczema and dairy? Yes, there is.
And in this article, I’m going to tell you why.
I’ll also show you the scientific research behind it.
You’ll also see real success stories, along with before and after photos, that show how hundreds of people cured their eczema just by eliminating dairy from their diet.
Why should you remove dairy products if you have eczema?
Have you ever wondered why, despite there being some really good dairy options out there, it’s often the first thing cut out when we’re trying to heal our bodies?
Well, let me break it down for you: dairy can cause a lot of inflammation.
So, milk is among the most commonly suspected allergens in infants and children.
A study in 2002 found children who drank cow’s milk increased their risk of developing additional food allergies and persistent atopic dermatitis.
When it comes to cow’s milk, the reactions can be because of different reasons.
Some are related to the immune system reacting to the milk (that’s the IgE-mediated stuff), some are not (non-IgE), and others are just because the body can’t handle the milk well, which isn’t a true allergy but more of an intolerance.
The tricky part? The symptoms look pretty much the same, making it hard to tell them apart.
That’s right, even though it tastes great, it might not be doing our insides any favors, especially if we’re dealing with ongoing skin issues like eczema.
When we talk about getting our little ones’ itchy skin under control and reducing that redness and swelling from the inside out, cutting out dairy is often one of the first steps.
The big plan is to eventually get back to a place where we can enjoy our favorite foods (yes, even dairy) in moderation, once that pesky eczema starts to calm down.
I’ve seen firsthand that about 60% of kids see a real difference in their skin after laying off the dairy for just a month.
So, it might be worth a try if you’re battling those itchy, scratchy skin woes!
Will my child with eczema outgrow a milk allergy?
The good news is that many children outgrow their allergies to eggs and milk as they get older.
For most kids with cow’s milk allergy things get a lot better by the time they turn 4 years old.
However, even after some kids outgrow their milk allergy, about 45% of them at 10 years old might still have tummy troubles if they drink a lot of cow’s milk.
This is compared to 15% of kids who never had a milk allergy.
Having a cow’s milk allergy when they’re really young also ups the chances of developing other food allergies, breathing-related allergies, and might make skin issues stick around longer.
Cow’s milk vs. other milks for eczema

Is goat milk better for eczema?
It turns out goat’s milk might be better for us than cow’s milk because it’s easier on our stomachs and might lower the chance of getting allergies when we’re babies.
But here’s the catch: cow’s milk allergy cross-reacts with milk from other mammals and with beef and veal (10% of allergy sufferers).
As many as 92% of children with cow’s milk allergies are also intolerant to goat’s milk.
Scientists in Turkey learned that kids who can’t have cow’s milk without getting a rash or other allergies might also have problems with goat and sheep’s milk.
But, interestingly, they found out that camel’s milk didn’t cause any trouble.
“Dairy-Free Cured My Eczema” – Success Stories
Eczema and dairy-free diet – Success Story 1

Eczema and dairy-free diet – Success Story 2

Eczema and dairy-free diet – Success Story 3

Eczema and dairy-free diet – Success Story 4

Eczema and dairy-free diet – Success Story 5

Eczema and dairy-free diet – Success Story 6

Eczema and dairy-free diet – Success Story 7

Eczema and dairy-free diet – Success Story 8

Why is eliminating dairy so effective in treating eczema?
Here’s where things get interesting. Eczema is kind of like your body’s alarm system going off when it shouldn’t, leading to higher levels of inflammation.
And guess what?
Dairy products have a knack for turning up the volume on this alarm, thanks to their effect on inflammatory cytokines in our body. These are the molecules that signal our immune system to kick into high gear, which, in the case of eczema, isn’t what we want.
So, when you remove cow’s milk and other dairy goodies from the menu, you’re essentially turning down the inflammation dial.
Many parents and caregivers have seen this approach make a real difference in their little ones’ eczema symptoms, bringing much-needed relief and starting the healing process from the inside out.
In the end, it’s about giving your body a break from the internal stress dairy can cause, allowing your child’s skin to calm down and begin to repair.
Cutting out dairy might not be a magic bullet for everyone, but for those dealing with eczema, it can be a game-changer in their journey toward clearer, happier skin.