13 replies to this topic

[mihwa]

i started getting breakouts when i was 12... after 5 years of going to a dermatologist my mom made me go to an allergist to get tested for allergies... i'd never been allergic to anything that we knew of but it was something we thought we should try
turns out i'm allergic to peanuts
i quit eating things with peanuts and my breakouts seemed to go away... unless i ate something that could be contaminated with peanuts... so i do still get them T_T but i know a way to avoid it

has anyone else had something like this?

[juin]

I've read someone here gets severe breakouts after eating citrus fruit.

My friends mom breaks out when she eats peanuts but has no other symptom. She's over 50 and she still breaks out because of the food allergy.

[MrFabolous]

I've never stomped onto something that really made my skin go nuts. But I will get some allergy tests done, because im suspecting milk (not drinking anymore and im clear) to be one of them.

But allergies to foods should indeed be able to break you out

[alternativista]

Yes, citrus gives me cysts.

[TheBaron]

^ i second citrus, oh and peanuts... and wheat!

[SweetJade1980]

I've never stomped onto something that really made my skin go nuts. But I will get some allergy tests done, because im suspecting milk (not drinking anymore and im clear) to be one of them.

But allergies to foods should indeed be able to break you out

You need to get an Food Intolerance Test...an allergy test won't show you much of anything because most people with acne or "lifestyle" inflammatory diseases don't have allergies (IgE reactions) to foods, etc.

Truthfully, a Food Intolerance Test isn't really THE best test because it looks for IgG antibodies. While there are studies that covers antibody reactions of this type...like to p. acnes, there's also a few studies that define acne as a Delayed (makes sense right) Type Hypersensitivity Reaction involving the reaction of your white blood cells with NO antibody activity.

Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi. 2004 Apr-Jun;108(2):319-24.

[Immunohistochemical evidence of chronic inflammation in acne vulgaris][Article in Romanian]


Brănişteanu D, Cianga C, Cianga P, Petrescu Z, Carasevici E.
Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie Gr.T. Popa Iaşi, Facultatea de Medicină, Clinica Dermatologică.

The etiology and pathogenesis of acne vulgaris are not yet completely understood. Therefore we have investigated 5 patients with different clinical forms of disease, including the rare form of acne fulminans. Taking into consideration the four factors that are currently incriminated in the development of acne, sebaceous hypersecretion, hyperkeratosis of the pilosebaceous infundibulum, bacterial colonisation and perifollicular inflammation, we have focused our study on a set of cells involved in the chronic inflammatory process. We have evidenced by immunohistochemistry methods, using appropriate monoclonal antibodies, the presence of T lymphocytes and macrophages, while the B cells could be evidenced only in the severe forms. We were also interested to investigate the occurrence of new capillary formation, as an accompanying phenomenon of the inflammatory process. The presence and histological distribution of these cells highly supports the hypothesis that the mechanisms underlying the development of acne vulgaris belong to the Delayed Type Hypersensitivity.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1568880...Pubmed_RVDocSum

Therefore, because they look at different modes of reaction and will produce different results, you need to get both types of tests, or if you can only afford one....I'd go with the one that looks at Immune Cell Mediated Reactions (DTH reaction).


Other than following the Gold Standard (Trial and Error, Elimination & Provaction Diets) to find your triggers, examples of what type of Test(s) you need include:

ELISA - IgG http://www.optimumhealthresource.com/tests.html - $279 - $379


IAAP - Cell Mediated Reaction http://www.epc-odx.com/test/ (provides monitoring equip. & lifetime support) - $1,750


MRT - IgG & Cell Mediated Reaction - http://www.nowleap.com , http://www.forresthealth.com/store/product...productid=16665 - $595


ALCAT - Cell Mediated Reaction - http://www.alcat.com - $475 - $949 (sale priced)

Others Labs - (incl. reviews of some of the above) esp. for gluten reactivity - http://www.glutensensitivity.net/labcharts.htm


Anyway, this is the FIRST study I've come across that specifically defines acne as being caused by an inflammatory reaction AND mentioning dietary factors as a possibile trigger!

Hautarzt. 2008 May 18.

[Acne : Current pathophysiologic considerations.][Article in German]


Degitz K, Ochsendorf F.
Dermatologische Gemeinschaftspraxis, Pasinger Bahnhofsplatz1, 81241, München, Deutschland, Klaus.Degitz@lrz.uni-muenchen.de.

Seborrhea, follicular hyperkeratosis, propionibacteria, and inflammatory reactions are the most important factors leading to acne. The combination of increased sebum producation and follicular hyperkeratosis facilitates an increased growth of Propionibacterium acnes. Its metabolic products lead to follicular inflammation and, in extreme cases, even to perifollicular abscesses. Sebum production is influenced by androgens, so that abnormalities in androgen levels can produce seborrhea and acne. Follicular hyperkeratosis may be triggered by a relative deficiency in linoleic acid, peroxides from sebum components, and especially by inflammatory mediators such as interleukin-1. Bacterial metabolic products such as lipases, proteases, or chemotactic factors lead to the perifollicular inflammation . This inflammation is not only a response to other pathogenetic factors, but also a cause of acne. An initial mild perifollicular infammation can induce comedogenesis via a variety of mediators. The influence of dietary factors on the initiation and course of acne has recently received increased recognition. A connection has been postulated between acne and a high nutrients with glycemic index, as well as with milk products.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1848818...Pubmed_RVDocSum

All the best!

[MsGeniusFace]

I've never stomped onto something that really made my skin go nuts. But I will get some allergy tests done, because im suspecting milk (not drinking anymore and im clear) to be one of them.

But allergies to foods should indeed be able to break you out

I've taken out milk and any dairy products from diet too for 2 weeks now. Its sooo hard! I love milk, cheese, and yogurt lol. I wanted to know how long did it take for you to become completely clear?And was your acne severe ?

[solidsnake88]

What is the chance of developing allergies If I consume too much of one food. e.g If I eat loads of eggs, can I develop an intolerance for them.

Edited by solidsnake88, 16 April 2010 - 06:08 AM.

[elfgirl]

Peanuts and ham or sausage give me terrible break outs on my neck to the point that I look like I have chicken pox there and only there. Its really weird because I used to be able to eat all of that and not have any reaction. Sucks, Elf

[Mr. Crab]

As far as I know for sure, peanuts and citrus are horrible for me. I think any dairy products will give me trouble too. I always thought eating yogurt was going to help me in some way, but my skin is a lot better after quitting all dairy products.

[Searching4simple]

Hi, regarding SweetJade1980's earlier post, I recently had the ALCAT test through my internist. I have mild hives in addition to acne and rosacea, and I guess he was able to get my insurance to cover some of the cost somehow, because my out-of-pocket was only $275. I had the blood drawn in January, I had my results in February, and I've diligently eliminated 6 of the 7 foods the test identified that I was either 'severely intolerant' to or 'moderately intolerant' to. And even though I continue to have good skin days and bad skin days, I'm better overall I think. So I think the food allergy testing was a step in the right direction, and money well spent. All the best, S4s

[Searching4simple]

... oh, the 7th 'food' is coffee. I LOVE LOVE LOVE coffee, so I haven't been able to eliminate that one yet ...

[wicky]

In short after reading countless entries about Food Allergies,Im more confused than ever. I have done an elimination diet and cannot find one thing that is contributing to the hive like welts I get along my jaw line that come out of the blue. I have done so much blood work thru my doctors office and stool tests thru my natuorpaths office and not one thing has come up. Im not sure what one was done in the allergists office but blood and skin pricking were both used. I also had my DNA tested thru a hair sample to test for intolerances and I came back intolerant to maize, oat and eggs. I have avoided these for six months and still no improvment. What is the best test to get to find your food intolerance? Igg, Iga, alcat, elisa. Im so confused as to which one has a more direct connection to acne...

[freeliving]

wicky, on 24 September 2011 - 07:05 AM, said:

In short after reading countless entries about Food Allergies,Im more confused than ever. I have done an elimination diet and cannot find one thing that is contributing to the hive like welts I get along my jaw line that come out of the blue. I have done so much blood work thru my doctors office and stool tests thru my natuorpaths office and not one thing has come up. Im not sure what one was done in the allergists office but blood and skin pricking were both used. I also had my DNA tested thru a hair sample to test for intolerances and I came back intolerant to maize, oat and eggs. I have avoided these for six months and still no improvment. What is the best test to get to find your food intolerance? Igg, Iga, alcat, elisa. Im so confused as to which one has a more direct connection to acne...

not all food allergies produce acne, im allergic to gluten and when i was eating gluten products i never broke out from it

Edited by freeliving, 24 September 2011 - 07:50 AM.