Eczema Diet: Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid What foods are good for curing eczema? What foods trigger eczema flare-ups? More than 90 percent of eczema sufferers are sensitive to a range of artificial chemicals but did you know natural food chemicals also trigger eczema? This is why regular detoxes and healthy eating programs, which are rich in phytochemicals, can cause red, flaky skin that is incredibly itchy. The Eczema Detox shows you how to cut your total chemical load, love your liver and create healthy, clear skin from the inside out.