About 85 percent of nitrites in our diet come from vegetables and other natural and healthy foods, including spinach and other leafy greens, beets, corn, fish, dairy products, and cereals.
Short-term symptoms of eczema include itchy skin, redness and tiny bumps or blisters. If these symptoms remain untreated, the skin can become thick, scaly and dry. There can be areas of hair loss and color changes. Skin affected by long-term eczema is more vulnerable to secondary infections.
Typically, eczema shows itself as: 1  Patches of chronically itchy, dry, thickened skin, usually on the hands, arms, neck, face and legs. 2  In children, the inner creases of the knees and elbows are often involved. 3  Sores with crusts, caused by scratching.