Although genetic issues are regarded as the common culprit that causes atopic dermatitis, environmental factors are not rules out. Although eczema triggers vary from patient to patient, the common ones are heat or cold, fabrics like wool, allergens such as dust and pet dander and scented skin care products. Detergents also irritate the condition which is why when washing clothes you need to be careful and select a good detergent which is one way to prevent itching in eczema. Clothes should be rinsed thoroughly.
Recognizing the triggers of your eczema so that they can be avoided and preempting them will help in timely treatment.
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One of the biggest triggers of eczema is stress and anxiety where high levels of the stress hormone cortisol worsen the inflammation and eczema. Certain situations can leave you frenzied, frustrated and highly aggravated. But recognizing such conditions is the key in controlling them. Time tested methods for stress and anxiety are exercise, yoga and meditation.
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