Eczema can be a chronic and sometimes unending skin problem, also known as atopic dermatitis.
Victims often feel the constant need to scratch their skin.
This can lead to severely itchy red rashes, blistery, oozing sores with flaky, bumpy skin patches.
Less severe cases have no blisters but just the bumps and patches.
Whether you have a recurrence that is severe or mild, it can be equally disheartening.
Some people can go without an outbreak for months then one day they can have a significant flare up.
It is always a question that plagues someone when they get a new outbreak: What caused this? What is the basis of the new patch? A trigger is something that causes your skin to become irritated, which then results in a reaction.
There are various causes for flare-ups but doctors have researched a list of common triggers.
These common triggers include dairy or milk-based products, artificial ingredients, chemicals, allergies, eggs, wheat, weather conditions, and stress.
If you have determined the cause of your skin rashes do the best to try to eliminate it from your lifestyle.
There are hidden ingredients often that we are unaware of.
For instance, you can buy a fruit shake and there may be milk in it.
Or you can get a tasty vegetarian casserole and it might contain eggs or wheat.
Keep a journal to keep an eye on what you eat, your activities, and what items you touch.
Compare your flare-ups and inflammation to this log to ascertain the potential reasons for the outbreaks.
Then, try to prevent interaction with them and you will note a decrease in the amount of outbreaks you develop.
This takes a bit of patience as well as regularity of recording your habits.
Another possible rash trigger is too much sunlight.
Some sunlight is beneficial for your skin, but too much can give you dry skin.
Dry skin is one more trigger for this skin disorder.
There is not need to hide away from the sun forever, just try to use caution.
Wear sunscreen, clothing that cover your skin, and only expose your skin to the sun in moderation.
This summer has been very warm in the northeast so try to do any outdoor exercise in the early mornings or after dinner.
As stated earlier, dry skin can lead to an outbreak.
Prevent dry skin by staying hydrated and moisturized.
Immediately after a shower or bath, carefully put on moisturizer while skin is still moist.
Keep on applying moisturizing lotions and creams all day long.
We have discussed just some of the ways you can prevent your outbreaks.
It is important to understand what eczema flare-ups are and how to avoid them.
The treatment of your skin rash may seem an impossible task, but knowledge, trial and error, and prevention will lead to fewer issues.