The Role of Food Intolerance in the Pathogenesis of Atopic Dermatitis Minutes of the Xvi National Conference on Homeopathy, Homotoxicology and Biological Medicine

In our experience, numerous patients diagnosed with Atopic Dermatitis present with normal IgE levels but positive skin prick test reactions to food allergens. Our hypothesis is that asymptomatic sensitization occurs via the intervention of the intestinal immune system (Gut-associated Lymphoid Tissue GALT) and that the skin is simply the target organ. The patients who took part in our study obtained rapid improvements in symptomology when prescribed a food intolerance exclusion diet based on the EAV test. They frequently test positive for some food additives and toxins, suggesting a possible aptenic role.