Avoid triggers

We are told that scientists believe that the likeliness of getting eczema is inherited through genetics, so there’s no way to prevent it. However, because specific triggers can make it worse, flare-ups can be prevented or improved by avoiding possible triggers such as:

• animal dander
• Pollen
• mold
• dust
• dry winter air with little moisture
• allowing the skin to become too dry
• certain harsh soaps and detergents
• certain fabrics (such as wool or coarsely woven materials)
• certain skin care products, perfumes, and colognes (particularly those that contain alcohol)
• tobacco smoke
• some foods (which depends on the person, but dairy products and acidic foods like tomatoes seem to be common culprits)
• emotional stress
• excessive heat

Also, stopping the tendency to scratch the rash can prevent the condition from worsening and progressing to cause more severe skin damage or secondary infection.

Your doctor may also ask you to eliminate certain foods (such as eggs, milk, soy, or nuts) from your child’s diet, switch detergents or soaps, or make other changes for a time to find out whether your child has a reaction to something.

Breast feeding helps

Studies have shown that children who are breast-fed are less likely to get eczema. This is also true when the nursing mother has avoided cow’s milk in her diet. Other dietary restrictions may include eggs, fish, peanuts, and soy.

Eczema tends to run in families. Controlling stress, nervousness, anxiety, and depression can help in some cases.

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