Eczema is an itchy skin condition that affects 10% of children worldwide. The two most important steps to treating eczema are sticking to a consistent moisturizing routine and avoiding the items and situations that trigger your child’s eczema.
Many different factors can cause eczema flare-ups. Find out exactly what triggers your child’s eczema so you can remove or treat the cause. Common triggers include:
- Cosmetics
- Soaps
- Detergents
- Clothes
- Pollen
- Animals
- Food
- Other Allergens
- Cleaning products
- Dry winter air
- Sweat
- Saliva
In general, products that include fragrances and colorful additives can be strong triggers for eczema. Try to find colorless, fragrance-free products to use on your child’s skin, clothes, and bedding.
In 30% of all cases of childhood eczema, your kid will also develop a food allergy. But testing for food allergies isn’t always recommended because it leads to a lot of false-positive results. This could cause you to unnecessarily limit your child’s diet. Talk to your doctor if you suspect that your child’s eczema is connected to a specific allergen.
