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Experience with an elemental diet (Vivonex).

J W Villaveces, D C Heiner

    Annals of Allergy
    |December 1, 1985
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    An elemental diet significantly improved symptoms in most adults with severe atopic dermatitis. This dietary intervention may help manage severe eczema by reducing inflammation and allergic responses.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Dermatology
    • Nutrition Science

    Background:

    • Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with complex triggers.
    • Identifying specific food allergens is crucial for managing severe AD.
    • Elemental diets, free from common allergens, offer a potential therapeutic approach.

    Observation:

    • Six adult patients with severe, intractable atopic dermatitis participated.
    • A baseline week was followed by 1-2 weeks on an elemental diet (Vivonex).
    • Sequential reintroduction of specific foods was then performed.

    Findings:

    • Five out of six patients showed significant improvement in atopic dermatitis symptom/sign scores.
    • Total eosinophil counts decreased after the elemental diet phase and increased with food reintroduction.

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  • Radioimmunoassays indicated specific immune responses (IgE, IgG4) to common food allergens like wheat alpha-gliadin, bovine serum albumin, beta-lactoglobulin, and egg white.

    • Implications:

    • Elemental diets may be a beneficial management strategy for severe adult atopic dermatitis.
    • This approach can aid in identifying specific food triggers contributing to AD flare-ups.
    • Further research into dietary interventions for atopic dermatitis is warranted.